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Career Break Compass is for mid- to high-level executives who are high achievers and goal-oriented decision makers finding themselves losing momentum and drive from overwork, lack of work-life balance, emotional exhaustion, and more. By telling her own story, the author shows how after recognizing that she was burned out in her career, she decided to take a three-month break.

Born in war-ravaged Vietnam, Viet Nguyen arrived in the United States as a child refugee in 1975. The Nguyen family would soon move to San Jose, California, where the author grew up, attending UC-Berkeley in the aftermath of the shocking murder of Vincent Chin, which shaped the political sensibilities of a new generation of Asian Americans. The essays here, delivered originally as the prestigious Norton Lectures, proffer a new answer to a classic literary question: What does the outsider mean to literary writing?

All Things Seen and Unseen follows Alex Nguyen, an isolated, chronically ill university student in her early 20s. After a suicide attempt and subsequent lengthy hospitalization, she finds herself without a job, kicked out of campus housing, unable to afford school, and still struggling in the aftermath of a relationship’s dissolution. Hope comes in the form of a rich high school friend who offers Alex a job housesitting at her family’s empty summer mansion on a gulf island.

Marinette, une adolescente maladroite, se débat dans la vie quotidienne de l'école à Paris. Les moments les plus forts de sa journée sont ceux où elle voit Adrien, son grand amour. Lorsque Marinette trouve un jour un "Miraculous", elle se transforme miraculeusement en super-héroïne, Ladybug. Ladybug doit d'abord maîtriser ses superpouvoirs nouvellement acquis, mais elle reçoit l'aide de la charismatique superhéroïne Cat Noir. Ce que Marinette ne soupçonne pas : Adrien se cache derrière le masque de Cat Noir !

Quarante ans d'expérience pour des parents qui débutent ! Voilà ce qu'offre ce livre audio complet, qui détaille les fondamentaux pour bien accompagner les enfants dans toutes leurs premières fois. Le sommeil, l'alimentation, la motricité, le jeu, le langage et la pensée, les modes de garde, la confiance en soi, l'autorité et les limites, la propreté, l'entrée à l'école, les relations avec les frères et sœurs et les autres enfants, les petits et les grands malheurs...

Un thriller puissant et efficace : qui sortira vainqueur de l'affrontement entre Emma, gendarme, et un mystérieux tueur à l'acide ? Ancienne élève de l'école d'officiers militaires de Saint-Cyr, Emma a choisi la gendarmerie par vocation. Résoudre des crimes atroces est devenu sa drogue quotidienne. Aux trousses d'un fantôme blanc qui agresse les videurs de boîtes de nuit, elle est soudain appelée sur une enquête complexe.

In The MAGA Diaries, she tells not only her story of loving and leaving the conservative movement but the history of the right wing, painting a shocking picture of how they recruit, train, and indoctrinate generations of young people and shape them into the influential leaders and the supporting cast of tomorrow’s Republican party. They are ruthless in building robust networks of power, even if it means demolishing entire civic institutions, from women’s rights to fair elections—and staging a coup when it doesn’t work out.

Charly Witt, leader de l’équipe de mécanos du garage Angel’s road, a abandonné ses études à Chicago à la mort de son frère Matt. Elle a ainsi monté son propre business en compagnie de leur ami d’enfance, Aden. La nuit, à bord de son bolide, elle devient Indy, pilote rebelle qui court illégalement lors de races dans les rues d’Indianapolis. Son rêve : pouvoir intégrer une grande écurie. Malheureusement, son palmarès et la prospérité de son garage attirent la convoitise du gang de bikers local.

Logan Gray is Hollywood's bad boy—a talented but troubled actor who the public loves to hate. Mattie Cole is an up‑and‑coming golden boy, adored by all but plagued by insecurities. When Logan and Mattie are cast as leads in a new romantic film, Logan claims that Matt has “zero talent,” sending the film’s publicity into a nosedive. To create positive buzz, the two are persuaded into a fake‑dating scheme—but as the two actors get to know their new characters, real feelings start to develop.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Here Be Dragons and experience the compelling world of Japan as the characters unravel the mystery in their world.

Présentation devant un groupe, intervention en réunion, entretien de recrutement, animation de table ronde, oral de concours ou d'examen, interview... Jamais il n'a été aussi essentiel de savoir parler en public : pour défendre ses projets, ses idées, gagner des clients, faire connaître ses produits, activités ou services, pour évoluer professionnellement. Malheureusement, de nombreuses influences pèsent sur nous, qui nous rendent l'exercice difficile. Résultat : on manque de confiance, on ne sait comment s'y prendre et le trac nous submerge.

Your brain is wired to overthink decisions—not because something's wrong with you, but because you care deeply about making the right choice. If you've ever found yourself trapped in endless loops of "what if," analyzing every option to exhaustion, or seeking everyone's advice while still feeling lost... this book is your way out. The Overthinker's Guide to Making Decisions breaks new ground where "just trust your gut" advice has failed you.

Learn the accessible and deeply compassionate practices for healing trauma, known as the Five Strengths of applied Zen Buddhism. More than a philosophy, these body-based practices are backed by modern neuroscience research, and they can be applied by anyone suffering from trauma to begin experiencing relief.

Hunter never expected to be a boy band star, but, well, here he is. He and his band Kiss & Tell are on their first major tour of North America, playing arenas all over the United States and Canada (and getting covered by the gossipy press all over North America as well). Hunter is the only gay member of the band, and he just had a very painful breakup with his first boyfriend—leaked sexts, public heartbreak, and all—and now everyone expects him to play the perfect queer role model for teens.

Just let him go. These are the words Ky Tran will forever regret. The words she spoke when her parents called to ask if they should let her younger brother Denny out to celebrate his high school graduation with friends. That night, Denny—optimistic, guileless, brilliant Denny—is brutally murdered inside a busy restaurant in the Sydney suburb of Cabramatta, a refugee enclave facing violent crime, an indifferent police force, and the worst heroin epidemic in Australian history.

Eliza Quan is the perfect candidate for editor in chief of her school paper. That is, until ex-jock Len DiMartile decides on a whim to run against her. Suddenly her vast qualifications mean squat because inexperienced Len—who is tall, handsome, and male—just seems more like a leader.

If Bao Nguyen had to describe himself, he’d say he was a rock. Steady and strong, but not particularly interesting. His grades are average, his social status unremarkable. He works at his parents’ pho restaurant, and even there, he is his parents’ fifth favorite employee. Not ideal. If Linh Mai had to describe herself, she’d say she was a firecracker. The only problem? Her parents rely on her in ways they’re not willing to admit, including working practically full-time at her family’s pho restaurant.

Unlock the gateway to seamless communication with Learn Korean Language Mastery: Level 1 For Beginners–Easy Learning In Your Car Or While Sleeping! Dive into an immersive language experience that spans a multitude of topics, ensuring you're ready for any situation. Each phrase is thoughtfully repeated to enhance your learning process.

La vie et les rêves des petits rats de l'École de danse de l'Opéra ! Bilal estime qu'il y a encore beaucoup à faire pour que la danse classique ne soit pas une activité réservée aux filles – et aux garçons d'un certain milieu... Soutenu par ses amis petits rats et par la direction de l'Ecole de Danse de l'Opéra, le jeune danseur va organiser un stage de découverte à Nanterre. Mais ce n'est pas toujours facile d'aller à l'encontre des préjugés.

La vie et les rêves des petits rats de l'école de danse de l'Opéra de Paris ! Sofia est désespérée : ses parents vont divorcer et elle se sent responsable. Son père et sa mère étaient en désaccord permanent sur le fait qu'elle étudie loin d'eux, à l'École de Danse de l'Opéra de Paris. Peut-être que tout s'arrangerait si elle rentrait en Italie ? Après tout, là-bas aussi, elle pourrait danser. Mais sans sa bande de copains, ça n'aurait jamais la même saveur et, surtout, serait-elle vraiment prête à renoncer à l'enseignement de la prestigieuse école française ?