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This highly entertaining anthology of verse is the comic, tragic, tender, and telling story of life's seven ages, from childhood to old age. Within the framework of Shakespeare's speech, "The Seven Ages of Man," performed by Sir Ian McKellen, are 150 great poems from all ages, from Chaucer to Emily Dickinson to Walt Whitman and many others. The poem are presented by the finest cast ever assembled on one recording and includes Ralph Fiennes, Dame Judi Dench, John Cleese, Michael Caine, and more.

Without realizing it, many of us are heavily addicted to sugar. It's no longer a joking matter. Recently, a study by health professionals in the US discovered that sugar can be more addictive than hard drugs such as cocaine. In this audiobook, I’d like to tell you my own story of how I managed to successfully fight this addiction. I will share with you some of the critical facts and personal discoveries I have learned in my journey to cut sugar from my diet. 

Do you struggle with binge eating? Most likely you were approaching things not in a systemic manner. Many people struggle with their weight. It has become the curse of the western world and obesity levels are at an all-time high as fast food outlets thrive and prosper through our love of bad choices. For many, binge eating can have serious health implications, especially if sugar is dominating your food. You can start to change your habits with Done with Binge and Sugar Detox Diet: 2 in 1 bundle. 

Most of us are fortunate enough to be born to loving, caring and nurturing parents. We are encouraged and looked after, treated well and inspired. But what if that wasn’t you? What if your parents didn’t care for you in the way they were supposed to, and you are still suffering from that? In this book, Dealing with Immature Parents: How to Recover From Narcissistic, Rejecting or Abusive Parenting, you can learn some of the lessons of how to deal with the lasting effects, through chapters on: parenthood and parenting styles, mature and immature parenting, and more.

The Black Dog of Depression has descended over the adults of Dublin. Uncles are losing their businesses, dads won’t get out of bed, mothers no longer smile at their children. Siblings Raymond and Gloria have had enough and set out one night with one goal in mind: to stop the Black Dog, whatever it takes. In a chase through the streets and parks and beaches of Dublin, the children run after the Black Dog, and soon dozens, then hundreds, then thousands of kids join in their fight. They discover they have one weapon against the Black Dog. The weapon is a word: “brilliant.”

All toddlers are different! That’s why the smart parenting method I’m teaching is not just about the discipline tactics and how to implement them. It is a lot more about learning to understand your child’s development, practicing the ability to read his or her emotions, and developing the discipline approach that is best suited for your child. That’s when disciplining and parenting strategies start working. That is the foundation of my Smart Toddler Discipline approach.

Do you eat too much? Do you binge on all the wrong sorts of food and end up hating yourself and the way you look? Do you want to stop it and lose weight now? Many people struggle with their weight, and obesity levels are at an all-time high as fast food outlets thrive and prosper on our love of bad choices. For many, binge eating can have serious health implications, but you can start to change your habits with Done with Binge. This book will help you to kickstart a weight-loss program that will ensure you lose those excess pounds, look and feel healthier, and enjoy life more.

💡 The world is full of questions, and science has the answers.🧠 Join Dr Emily Hughes, a social psychologist, and soon-to-be Dr Masha Remskar, a behavioural scientist, as they shed light on the science of health, wealth, and society. They’re here to translate the latest psychological research into actionable insights for your everyday decisions.🎙 New episodes out every Wednesday, starting 3rd January 2024. Subscribe now and join us in Getting Brighter—your weekly dose of science-backed tools for a healthier, happier you!💬 Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter @...

Isamu Noguchi is one of the most important sculptors of all time. His Akari lamps changed the way modern buildings light their space. But before he was important, he was a kid. This is his story. Noguchi was a Japanese American artist who gave the world light. The world, however, was not always so giving in return. Growing up mixed-race, born in the United States but raised in Japan, Noguchi found himself perceived as an outsider who did not belong in either country