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“With a quiet mind, clear, no thoughts, the subtle energy is there,” says French filmmaker Jean-Claude Lubtchansky, who guided the Gurdjieff Work worldwide from 2001 to 2020. In these 41 recollected talks, he speaks of awakening through becoming aware of “a sacred energy.” Perceiving it directly calls for “a very active attention, watchful for something very high from a different level: a radiance that touches everything.” “When I dwell in the awareness, unidentified with the contents of awareness, I am in the stillness which is always there... truly magical.” In the Preface...

Follow the gentlemen of the Tenet Club–an elusive group of noblemen that investigates crimes committed by the nobility–on a rousing journey of romance, laughter, suspense, and a guaranteed happily ever-after. Lord Daniel Winston, Sixth Earl of Roxminister, was nearly killed by his unhinged first wife. If the rumors are true, Lady Kate Darrington is a candidate for Bedlam. Self-preservation warns him to distance himself from the quirky but alluring lady. His curious mind has other ideas. If what she claims is true, her life is in danger. Lady Kate Darrington suspects that her stepmother ...

We were always meant to be more than just friends. I’ve been best friends with Foster since I was a kid. I’ve been in love with him for just as long. We’ve always been close. Just not as close as I’d have liked....

SickEST B*stards continues from the end of SickER B*stards. To understand this short story and wrap up the events of Sick B*stards, you need to listen to the previous two titles.

Before she became the World Breaker, Kul'sheda was something far simpler: a woman who loved. For half a million years, she watched him die: Thir'yan, reborn into a thousand lifetimes, always hers for a few decades before death claimed him again. She was eternal. He was not. And the cycle that governs all existence refused them mercy. When the Myr'ides-masters of the magic known as Prismyr-gave her a chance to break the rules, she seized it, making him immortal like her. But immortality is a poison for one not made for it.

In mid-century Minsk, a hungry girl with nothing to lose discovers a chessboard—and a way to survive. Anya Volkova rises from back alleys and cramped rooms into the bright, merciless world of chess, where every win is watched, every mistake is punished, and being a girl is its own kind of target. As her reputation grows, so do the forces inside her: obsession, loneliness, and a private hunger she can’t always control. From frostbitten parks to international tournaments, The Queen of Minsk is a psychological story of ambition, addiction, and the quiet war between self-destruction and ...

Never has the Revolutionary War been so entertaining. Shaw stands "do or die" melodrama on its head, with a cast of unforgettable characters, from the deliciously urbane "Gentlemanly Johnny" Burgoyne, to the misguided romanticism of beautiful young Judith Anderson, to the Devil's Disciple himself, a dashing young American hero who disdains heroism, even as he makes the ultimate sacrifice for honor and country.

For Charlie, the cold, dark basement is home. Father has kept him locked in there as punishment. Charlie doesn’t intend to leave, but when he is accidentally thrust outside, he awakens to the alien surroundings of a world to which he’s never before been exposed. Though haunted by...

It’s just a bet… right? Blake: It all started with a harmless bet. I was bored, and there he was—Luca Wright, the new guy in town and the only other person in the diner. So, I challenged him to a race: who could finish their meal first. I won, he paid for my food, and from there, we’ve bet on pretty much everything—Who could finish the hike first, who could make a better meal, who could fit the most marshmallows in their mouths. It’s always been a fun competition between us, but this latest bet feels different, like the stakes are higher, and I’m not sure I’m ready for what comes next.

Al no usar tu lenguaje corporal correctamente es posible que estés proyectando una imagen errónea de tí mismo. La comunicación no verbal es una parte muy importante de cualquier proceso de comunicación. Las buenas noticias son que el lenguaje no verbal, como cualquier otro lenguaje, puede ser enseñado. Este audiolibro transformará el modo en el que actúas y reaccionas con tu cuerpo. Mejorará tu seguridad. El carisma es un rasgo de la personalidad, y puede ser logrado a través de diferentes técnicas y ejercicios que incluyen el uso del lenguaje corporal.

In 1987, when Sandy heard the bark of the first pistol shot right next to her ear, she bolted and ran for her life. After ducking behind desert scrub brush in the dim glow of the moonlight, she spotted eighteen-year-old Troy Kell and his buddy Billy Merritt standing over the dead body of James Cotton Kelly. Though only fifteen, this was the fourth murder Shaw witnessed in two years. She was convicted and sentenced to two life terms without parole and became the youngest female ever incarcerated in an adult Nevada prison.

As Galen struggles to come to terms with the death of his father, the truth of Talia’s bloodline is revealed, and together they embark on a dangerous journey for answers. But their mission will test their love and their bond in ways they never imagined.

Do you want more calm, peace and mindfulness in your daily life? Read these 365 daily reflections, meditations & scriptures! In “365 Buddhist Quotes,” you will find Buddhist teachings for busy people. Every day, find a new quote to meditate on from the Buddha, the Dalai Llama, and other famous leaders in Buddhism and Buddhist teachings. This Buddhism book makes a great companion to “Buddhism for Beginners” by Gabriel Shaw. Check out that text as well to read an introduction to Buddhism. ☆☆“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the ...

No sooner is one problem solved than three more rise up like vipers to take its place. Apex Academy has proven itself a worthy adversary. My skills as a shifter have vastly increased, and my allies grow thick around me. Soon, I'll have claimed a mate from each shifter type. Lines have been drawn. While some remain as loyal as ever, trust is not easily earned and betrayal always leaves a stain that can't be washed out.

Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world. Wife and husband team Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila have made cats their lives' work: they rescue and...

Buying my first house was supposed to be exciting. And it is… until I meet my next-door neighbor. Meyer West. He’s grumpy, rude, and always stomping around like he has a personal vendetta against the world. I’m determined to ignore him, just like he’s been ignoring me. That is until I get set up on a blind date—with none other than Mr. Grumpy himself.

One year. That’s how long I’ve wanted Francesca. I’ve worked my way up the ranks, dedicating my life to the syndicate while I tried easing her fear of men. The time has finally come for me to claim her.

I’ve sworn off men. Or I guess I should say that I’ve vowed to never get tangled up with a man. I’ve seen the way that they can hurt the women that they claim to love, and I want no part of it. I’ve never been tempted to break that vow. Until Ransom moves to town. When I give in to my feelings for him, it’s only supposed to be for one night. Everything is going according to plan. Until I get the surprise of my life and find out that I’m pregnant.

Life, Death, and the In-between: A heartbreaking supernatural horror dealing with themes of suicide, grief and the after-life. I guess I wanted to write this given my own personal struggles with thoughts of suicide. Every day I deal with some degree of pain where some days are better than others. When the pain is at its worst, my thoughts often drift to ending my own life.

"Murder at the Mill by M. B. Shaw is a great sweeping adventure. Ideal for holiday reading." —M. C. Beaton, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author A picture hides a thousand lies... And only Iris Grey can uncover the truth. Iris Grey rents a quaint cottage in a picture-perfect...