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You can do everything wrong, but if you follow the doctrines outlined in this audiobook, you will be successful. First, 21 common myths about entrepreneurship and success are dissected. Asger Folmann then shares the three doctrines of power and money to which all success can be attributed.

The monarchy is one of Britain’s longest surviving institutions – as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I and Cromwell's emergence as Lord Protector – all the way up until the Victorian era when Britain’s monarchs came face-to-face with modernity.

A simple question. A simple answer. I didn't think much of it until he followed through. Now I'm here. Suspended in the living room with a whole host of men around me. All eyes on me. Centerpiece for the party.

Think of the way you keep up quirky family traditions. How listening to a certain song before speaking in public can calm you down. Or why it feels so strange to sleep on the opposite side of the bed. These are rituals: practices that are imbued with symbolic meaning. And they have the power to turn black-and-white moments into technicolour. Harvard professor and world-leading rituals expert Michael Norton uses his cutting-edge research to show the impact that these everyday actions have on our lives -- and how transforming habits into rituals can give us purpose and pleasure.

In A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Joyce describes the early life of Stephen Dedalus: significant memories from infancy, schooldays, family life, his first taste of sin, guilt, repentance - and his passage to freedom as he elects to leave Ireland forever. This is, in effect, an autobiography. Dedalus is Joyce; every person he encounters and every incident he experiences, is drawn from life. The writing, though, displays the colour and imagination of the very finest fiction.

A collection of insightful interviews, documentaries and comedy that celebrates LGBTQ+ in Britain, publishing to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots.

In this wonderful audiobook narrated by Alex Norton comes inspiration and practical advice for would-be smallholders. Full of curiosities and sensible advice to get you started.

Are you trying to get that coveted first job at a fast track company, plum promotion, or gain admission to your dream school? You may only get a minute or two to "stand out" from your competition. Telling your story in compelling, engaging, and relevant ways is necessary to achieve your desired outcomes. Learn from the best modern storytellers - Shonda Rhimes, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Magic Leap, and more - how to engage and motivate gatekeepers to let you in. Crafting strategic personal narratives is your “story ticket” to success.

Discover how to master decisions in any part of your life with step-by-step techniques and proven tools. Do you suffer from analysis paralysis and decision fatigue? Is your risk appetite as low as the freezing temperatures on a winter’s morning? How often do you experience indecision when considering work, school, or home options? Have you lost count of the missed opportunities caused by fear of failure or regret?

A collection of some of Burns' most famous and treasured poems, brilliantly read by Scotland’s Alex Norton, famous for his role as Taggart. For all those who’ve ever had trouble reading the great poet on the page, for those who love Scotland and for all the rest who like whisky, raise a mouthful of haggis to the Rabbie Burns. Featuring ‘Adress to a Haggis’, 'Tam o'Shanter', 'My Love Is Like a Red, Red, Rose', 'Holy Willie's Prayer', and 'To a Mouse'.

This is a story from the Dubliners , Volume 1 collection.

You might be wondering whether you should be concerned with public speaking or not. Are you scared of public speaking or do not know how to go about it? Public speaking has some very genuine benefits that will support you throughout your career and private life. You need not to be afraid anymore; your companion is here. This book will guide you through the tools for success as you embark on and develop skills in your public speaking journey.

Ulysses is regarded by many as the single most important novel of the 20th century. It tells the story of one day in Dublin, 16 June 1904, largely through the eyes of Stephen Dedalus (Joyce's alter ego from Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man) and Leopold Bloom, an advertising salesman. Both begin a normal day, and both set off on a journey around the streets of Dublin, which eventually brings them into contact with one another.

Casey Derry has a gambling habit, and he knows he’ll get lucky one day if he just keeps trying. If only he can win big, he and his wife, Jen, can live happily ever after with no more worries, no more money problems, and no wondering whether they’re going to lose their house and live on the streets. With the last roll of the dice, he loses once again—his money and his dignity. It’s time to go home with his tail between his legs and endure Jen’s wrath and verbal abuse.

Embark on the next leg of your spiritual journey through the book of Romans with this enlightening volume. This installment delves deeply into Chapters Two and Three, continuing the exploration of the Apostle Paul's seminal teachings. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of key themes such as justification by faith, the role of the law, and the universality of sin and salvation.

This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection.

Single mother Shei Rivera volunteers herself to a plan orchestrated by her father, Liam Rivera, who is a criminal defense prosecutor for the state of Virginia. The situation requires Shei to commit an unimaginable crime of her own—homicide. Liam has ordered her to murder the man that he prosecuted years prior over a reckless-driving-related death of a child.

Prepare to uncover the intricate layers of this foundational text as we delve into themes such as God's grace, redemption, and salvation. While this book provides a comprehensive study of Chapter One, rest assured that the remaining chapters of Romans will be unveiled in the near future. These meticulously researched minutes are the result of years of devoted study, offering a rich source of biblical knowledge that will deepen your spiritual connection and empower you to navigate life's challenges with grace and wisdom.

Sadness can be about so many things from places to people, from thoughts to actions. Our classic authors including Arnold Bennett, James Joyce, Willa Cather, Joseph Conrad, Ivan Turgenev and many others use their pens and stories to demonstrate the many ways this feeling can take a hold of lives and its consequences.

Ulysses is regarded by many as the single most important novel of the 20th century. It tells the story of one day in Dublin, 16 June 1904, largely through the eyes of Stephen Dedalus (Joyce's alter ego from Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man) and Leopold Bloom, an advertising salesman. Both begin a normal day, and both set off on a journey around the streets of Dublin, which eventually brings them into contact with one another.