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We all know the benefits of healthy eating, but in practice, it’s often just not compatible with a busy, working lifestyle. But what if that didn’t have to be the case? Productivity and nutrition experts Graham Allcott and Colette Heneghan present a new way to think about what you eat: the Productivity Ninja way.

New job, new city: Mason hopes both will lead to him escaping burnout as a ballet dancer. Not living out of a suitcase anymore is a bonus. His new life gets off to a steamy start when he encounters his new neighbor, David. Things soon become complicated when Mason turns up for his first day at BalletEast, to discover that David is not only his choreographer, but the man who inspired him to take up dancing in the first place.

You could say it started with vanity. We believed we were special. But the truth is we were simply vulnerable. One of them is lying. One of them is guilty. No one is safe. Months after landing their dream job, five brilliant young minds are sent on a remote retreat. But when one of them disappears, they're forced to question why they were brought here in the first place - and how far they'd go to get what they want. And for the first time in their lives, they realise too much knowledge can be deadly.

Claretta Street, the first novel by Colette Barris, is the story of Pacoima, a bustling little town in the '60s located in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California. Claretta Street follows the lives of four young African American girls known as the Babies, growing up in the vortex of the turbulent change of the '60s and becoming young adults in the decadent and destructive '80s. 

He’s freshly divorced and in denial. She's twice-burnt and prickly. They’re a terrible idea. They know this. But every time their eyes meet, their clothes come off. Still - they’re not going to fall in love. They are not. Not even if this one-night stand has 365 days.

Adam and Luc used to be close. At least they were before Luc distanced himself from Adam at 14, then eventually left home. Adam never got over the sting of betrayal, or the loss of his one-time best friend. When Luc is invited back home to help get his parents' failing dance school back on track, Adam isn't sure he can cope with having his stepbrother back in his life. Especially when he discovers Luc's decade-old secret. Luc left home because he was sure no one would understand that he had fallen in love with his stepbrother.

I'm one of those fashion consultants that are so popular nowadays among the upper crust, although I started ages ago. Choosing the right clothes for the right occasion is not an easy task: the dress has to match your personality and, if it can, enhance it. This story is about how I abandoned the rat race, spending days in a legal office, and followed my dream of becoming a fashion consultant. I believe I'm something more though, I'm a retail therapist and I'm sure you are itching to know the story about how I started and how I helped my clients look fabulous!  

Olivia had everything - a loving husband, a thoughtful and intelligent son and a beautiful home in the Somerset countryside. But all that changed. Now penniless and homeless, Geoffrey is living with his recently widowed mother while Olivia works as a housemistress at her son's boarding school. With their marriage under intolerable strain, Geoffrey makes a mistake - one that has devastating consequences for the guilty and innocent alike.

"À la campagne l'été. Elle somnole, sur une chaise longue de rotin. Ses deux amis, Toby- Chien le bull, Kiki-la-Doucette l'angora, jonchent le sable. [...] Kiki-la-doucette : Tu crois qu'elle dort ? Elle cueille en ce moment, au potager, la fraise blanche qui sent la fourmi écrasée. Elle respire sous la tonnelle de roses l'odeur orientale et comestible de mille roses vineuses, mûres en un seul jour de soleil. Ainsi immobile et les yeux clos, elle habite chaque pelouse, chaque arbre, chaque fleur."

These glimpses "on tour" of the behind-the-curtain lives of members of the theatrical community are told with a deft hand. Selections include: "The Halt", "A Bad Morning", "The Circus House", "The Workroom", "Matinee", "The Starveling", "Love", "The Hard Worker", "After Midnight", "Lola", "Moments of Stress", "Journey's End", "The Accompanist", "The Cashier", "Nostalgia", "Clever Dogs", "La Fenice" and "The Master".

After recovering from a freak car crash that put her in a coma and left her with no memory of the accident, wealthy socialite Alicia Pageant becomes convinced there is a connection between the mysterious disappearance of her neighbor and a series of bizarre occurrences inside her own house; but everyone - including the detective called to investigate - thinks the woman's head injury has left her unable to distinguish reality from fantasy.

In the future there is no disease. There is no war. There is no discontent. All citizens are complacent members of the Global Governance. But one summer is about to change everything. Keeva Tee just turned 15. She's about to make the trip to Monarch Camp to be imprinted with her intended life partner. But in her happy, carefree life in the Ocean Community, she hears whispers about "anomalies" - citizens who can't be imprinted. When Keeva arrives at Monarch Camp, her worst nightmare becomes a reality.

Discover the message in your dreams and God's direction for your life 💯 A single dream can transform your life forever. Jacob, Joesph, Mary, and many more in the bible had life-changing directions in their dreams. That's why I'm going to show you everything you need to know to understand the meaning of your dreams. I'll cover: . The different types of dreams . How to tell if a dream is from God or the enemy . How to interpret the symbols in your dreams . and much more! I'm going to mentor you to be proficient in this gift because I believe in your prophetic call and that you were created ...

Meet Ymo — the young, bold, sarcastic, and struggling test subject for medical trials — who decides to shed her gender, her body, and her ability to dream for a second chance at life as a robot. Fans of William Gibson and Margaret Atwood will be mesmerized by this fast-paced tale of survival in a not-too-distant future, seen through the eyes of a rebellious and free-spirited young woman coming to terms with who she is for the first time.

Tras la excitación de un largo viaje de bodas, con una divertida estancia en su querido pueblo de Montigny, Claudine se asienta con Renaud en París, donde su matrimonio pronto se sume en una rutina de vida mundana, discusiones y una ausencia preocupante de atención. Sin embargo, justo cuando empieza a temer una existencia desabrida, un encuentro casual con la mujer de un amigo, la bella Rezi, arrastra a Claudine a un apasionado y desgarrador romance.

Claudine está nuevamente instalada con su adorado marido Renaud, con quien se ha reconciliado, pero invierte buena parte de su tiempo en aconsejar a la desafortunada Annie, cuya vida con Alain, un marido aburrido y dominante, tiene que cambiar de un modo radical. Con la ayuda de Claudine, Annie será por fin capaz de tomar las riendas de su existencia para conseguir una ansiada independencia.

Primera de las cuatro obras dedicadas al personaje con el que Colette revolucionó la literatura francesa, Claudine en la escuela (1900) nos presenta a la protagonista a la edad de quince años, cuando está a punto de terminar su educación formal y aventurarse en la vida adulta. Rebelde, ingeniosa y efervescente, Claudine se mete en líos con sus compañeras, se burla de sus mayores, critica a los acartonados señores que tiene por maestros y compite con la directora del colegio por el afecto de la señorita Aimée, que ha despertado en ella algo más que amor por el conocimiento.

Mommy Jerk is centered on empowering women. In this podcast you will find a mix of stories and interviews with moms, business owners, creatives, influencers, thought leaders, and more!We'll also explore identity creation, brand strategy, and other marketing tips to help unlock doors and knock down barriers unique to women.An honest, candid, and relatable approach to help inspire you so you can achieve your goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered why stars twinkle? Or why the Earth is round rather than, say, square or triangular? Or even why we have earwax?Science Drops! answers these - and many other thorny science questions - in a fun-filled 90 seconds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you like learning about the weird and wonderful side of nature - about things like spider sex, venom-packing frogs, or mind-controlling parasites, and more - then this is the podcast for you! Oh, and it's in a shed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.