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In The Secret Wisdom of Nature, master storyteller and international sensation Peter Wohlleben takes listeners on a thought-provoking exploration of the vast natural systems that make life on Earth possible. In this tour of an almost unfathomable world, Wohlleben describes the fascinating interplay between animals and plants.

Called "a veritable tree whisperer" by the Wall Street Journal, Peter Wohlleben is known across the world for his illuminating books about forests and how to help them thrive. Now, the German forester invites listeners into his home for the first time in Our Little Farm, describing the steps he and his wife, Miriam, have taken to live sustainably and in harmony with nature.

When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For most of us, the answer is no—but when we do, a walk in the woods can go from pleasant to immersive and restorative. Forest Walking teaches you how to get the most out of your next adventure by becoming a forest detective, decoding nature’s signs and awakening to the ancient past and thrilling present of the ecosystem around you.

For the Sake of the Game is the latest volume in the award-winning series from New York Times best-selling editors Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger, with stories of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and friends in a variety of eras and forms. King and Klinger have a simple formula: Ask some of the world's greatest writers-regardless of genre - to be inspired by the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle. The results are surprising and joyous.

In his beloved book The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they communicate. Now, in The Power of Trees, he turns to their future, with a searing critique of forestry management, tree planting, and the exploitation of old growth forests. At the heart of The Power of Trees lies Wohlleben's passionate plea: that our survival is dependent on trusting ancient forests, and allowing them to thrive.

In this book, you'll discover your negotiating behavioral style through self-assessment questionnaires, gain the tools needed to deal with negotiation sharks (or bullies), learn tips for recognizing and interpreting your negotiating counterpart's body language to create beneficial outcomes, and see examples on how to counter unethical and unprofessional tactics effectively — and much more.

A lot of people wonder how happiness and material things go together. Studies have shown time and time and again that having a lot of personal possessions doesn't actually mean having more happiness. In fact studies show that as soon as you have enough money to not worry about basic human needs - food, water, shelter, protection, etc. - your happiness doesn't actually go up as you get more money.

Beyond the Pale is an anthology of 11 dark fantasy and paranormal stories that skirt the border between our world and others. Was that my imagination, or did I hear something under my bed? What was that blurred movement in my darkened closet? There is but a thin veil separating the real and the fantastic and therein dwell the inhabitants of these stories.

Mindfulness can help us to improve our physical and mental well-being by helping us to improve our awareness of ourselves and our surroundings. As a tradition, mindfulness has deep roots stretching back thousands of years into the timeless wisdom of the East. Scholars have detailed how mindfulness practices can be used as a way to wisdom while people from the worlds of sport, business, and government today adopt mindfulness as part of their strategies for success.

Within this audiobook, you'll find out how to live in the moment and be awakened by each experience, as well as meditation. You may not think so now, but I can probably guess that you are busy all of the time. Your nights are too short. Your days are filled with too many tasks. Your caffeine isn't strong enough to turn you into a superhero, and more than anything, you wish you had the power to bend time to your will - or at least manipulate time enough to get through your ever-growing to-do list and find a sense of accomplishment.

The Only Leadership Book You'll Ever Need teaches leaders how to overcome their most difficult obstacle: employee engagement. By pinpointing specific areas leaders can focus on and change,this book shows how one leader can effectively change the entire workplace environment - for the better.

Don’t deny it. Your mind has dwelled for hours on the things you would do if your name was Karma. Malevolence towards those that wronged you festers and there is no relief - until now. Plunge headfirst into these sinister tales where karma finally takes control and vengeance is a dish that is best served hot.

They stalk their prey from deep in the menacing shadows, poised and ready to strike at the penultimate moment. Their victims unexpecting, unaware, until they wake in dark rooms, dank basements, or on chilly floors stained with the rotting blood of other hapless victims. The stench fills their nostrils and permeates their pores, the bile rising up in their burning throats. They scream and try to escape, but all attempts are futile. Fear dances like spiders down their spines as they hear ominous footsteps approaching — their eyes spread wide in horror as they realize the end is near.

Menschen erzählen Geschichten aus der Zeit des Lockdowns, reflektieren, was sie durchgemacht haben und teilen ihre Erkenntnisse. Hier kommen Künstler*innen, Student*innen und viele erfahrene Menschen verschiedener Berufswelten zum Wort. Sechs Episoden, perspektivreich und weltoffen - ein Zeugnis des Durchhaltevermögens des Menschen - ob einzeln oder gemeinsam in der Not. Daraus können wir Hoffnung für die Zukunft schöpfen. Wir tragen damit zum kollektiven Gedächtnis der ersten Corona-Welle bei. Gefördert vom Inter-Aktion Fonds des Fonds Soziokultur. Leitung Rachel Clarke, Ton Peter ...

Be afraid. Be very afraid. That noise in the dead of night. The shadow that slips by almost unnoticed. The fear that pulverizes your sense of reasoning and pushes you deep down under seven layers of covers. There is no escaping it, and when the dark forces of the universe come after you, the world will know exactly what you are made of. Will you run? Will you fight? Maybe you’ll join forces with the darkness that rips through your quiet little life. Everyone’s dying to find out.

Are you looking for ways to use the law of attraction in your everyday life? If you answered yes, then you are in the right place. Nobody wants to live a life full of struggles. It is human nature to want happiness, contentment, and comfort. Some people look for peace and happiness in religion while others look for them in their relationships. With the help of this audiobook, you'll learn about how you can successfully manifest your desires so that you can realize them.

Love is a beautiful emotion that fills your life with happiness and peace. However, not all of us easily attract this amazing emotion into our lives or allow it to settle for good. In fact many of us are constantly struggling to find and stay in love and happy, and we desire to be surrounded by healthy, happy, and supportive relationships. If you belong to the group of people yearning for love and flourishing relationships and want to attract all sorts of love and fill your life with awesome relationships, then this guide is the perfect match for you.

If you are searching for the ultimate solution to any of your personal and professional struggles that limit your success, you're in luck because this book contains magical "elixirs" that can transform you into a powerful, confident, courageous, and self-assured person who's not afraid of taking risks. It aims to help you unlock and realize your true, full potential, and instill the motivation and confidence you need to work incredibly hard to actualize your goals and aims.

You may think that you are unfortunate and feel helpless. Nevertheless, if you only activate and rebalance your chakras, you can quickly recover and undergo a favorable transformation, development, and growth in your life. Experience how chakra meditation enables you to improve and heal yourself and make a great difference in your life.

Are you or someone close to you suffering from depression? There are innumerable reasons to live your life to the fullest, but sometimes they get lost in the bumbling business that is life. Many people get bogged down and start to feel as though everything they do is worthless and life is not worth living. Even though depression is a serious medical condition, there are non-medication related ways to try to bring yourself out of it.