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I thought I was inheriting a life of glitz and glamour, but all I got was a castle that even a reality television show wouldn't touch. After inheriting Darkmoor Manor, I was ready to start my new life living in a castle. Instead, what I found inside my new home was a world full of chaos and things that make even grown men cry.

I've lived in the shadows. Now I have the chance to escape from them and start over. My cousin and best friend sent me to Alaska to get away from my family. A fresh start. I should have known my past wouldn't let me go that easily. As I fight to overcome it, deadly secrets are revealed. I may not survive. Can I manage to be happy? Three infuriating men seem to think I can, even though I've rejected them. Will the shadows finally consume me?

If you treat children struggling with mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, you know that approaches designed for adults do not work with younger clients. ACT for Treating Children presents skills grounded in evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help children regulate emotions and cope with the inevitable ups and downs of life, and is suitable for clinicians with no prior knowledge of or training in ACT, as well as seasoned ACT clinicians.

I’m broken. A fractured omega with no value. A shell of my former self, but I found the strength to escape. Now, I’ve started over. New life. New identity. Then they appear. Four white knights who promise to protect me and love me despite my scars. A sweet beta and three fierce alphas. They make me feel safe. Cared for. When the past comes calling, will they still be by my side?

Culture transformation is not some complex, unattainable goal. It starts with a doable plan that can be repeated throughout an organization or home to pave the way for a cultural reset. The 5 Rules, author Steve Black shares 5 rules he learned over 45 years of leading thousands of employees and teams across the United States. He boils each rule down to only the essential principles that produce results for professionals. Steve and his wife have also used these same 5 rules for decades to strengthen the family bond and to develop strong, generational leadership.

When Ethan Campbell and Olivia Hall sneak into a mysterious carnival, they expect a night of fun and excitement. But as they wander through the rides and attractions, they realize this is no ordinary carnival. Trapped by the owner, Ethan and Olivia find themselves at the mercy of the terrifying ringmaster. To escape, they must face challenges, each more horrifying than the last.

Las 5 Reglas, de Steve Black, no es solo un audiolibro de liderazgo; es una guía esencial para transformar la cultura en tu vida personal, profesional y familiar. Con más de 45 años de experiencia en liderazgo, Steve ofrece un enfoque práctico que genera cambios significativos. A través de cinco reglas sencillas, descubrirás cómo fomentar cohesión, respeto mutuo y excelencia.

I remember that cool autumn night like it was yesterday. It was an early morning that I would never forget. While driving on the interstate, I feel completely asleep at the wheel of my car. Like that harrowing day, the sad reality is that so many have done the same thing and fallen asleep at the wheel of their lives and it’s time to take back control of the wheel. We all have passions and purpose in life, but life can be extremely cruel and beats us down time and time again.

1979 tauchte der leblose Körper einer Blumenhändlerin in den ruhigen Gewässern von Dyes Inlet auf, einer bezaubernden Flussmündung, die mit dem riesigen Puget Sound verbunden ist. Vierundvierzig Jahre später wiederholt sich die Geschichte, als innerhalb von 48 Stunden nicht nur ein, sondern zwei weitere Opfer gefunden werden, die alle genau dieselbe makabere Schnitzerei im Fleisch tragen. Da kommt Thomas Austin ins Spiel, ein Privatdetektiv mit einer Vergangenheit, die er endlich hinter sich lassen möchte.

Manchmal ist es besser, die Vergangenheit ruhen zu lassen.Als die Matriarchin einer reichen Familie in Seattle unter verdächtigen Umständen stirbt, wird der Privatdetektiv Thomas Austin mit dem Fall betraut. Diesmal ist die Liste der Verdächtigen überschaubar.Sieben Personen waren mit der Millionärin in der Villa am See, als sie starb: ein verwöhnter Sohn, ein eifersüchtiger Schwager, ein geliebter Koch, ein rebellischer Enkel, ein arroganter Autor und zwei erfolgreiche Töchter.

Wenn die Sümpfe sprechen könnten, wessen Namen würden sie dann flüstern? Am Memorial Day 1992 verschwanden drei hochdekorierte Navy-Offiziere in dem verschlafenen Strandstädtchen Hansville, Washington. Dreißig Jahre später wurden ihre Medaillen in den Sümpfen von Foulweather Bluff gefunden. Ebenso wie ihre Gebeine. Für den Privatdetektiv Thomas Austin ist dieser Fall eine Herzensangelegenheit. Als Sohn eines JAG-Anwalts ist Austin mit der Navy aufgewachsen.

A mother knows her children… or does she? Bonita Gray has the perfect life until tragedy strikes and she is left to raise her two boys by herself. Like all other single parents, she, too, endures many challenges and fears before her little ones are all grown up. However… parenthood as she knew it is flipped upside down when one obstacle that Bonita thought she’d never have to face arises. One that may force her to choose life or death for one child over the other and lead her to fear for her very own livelihood. What if one of your children did something so horribly wrong and the ...

The result of years spent on the frontlines of leadership, particularly during crisis, The 1:100 Leadership Solution is a straightforward and actionable framework to teach you how to connect with those around you and then lead.

Leadership is a lost art. Many companies provide what they call “Leadership Training”, but taking a course or participating in a class doesn’t make you a leader. It doesn’t make you a leader any more than taking a class or course at a medical school makes you a doctor, or reading about being an airline pilot makes you a pilot. And while most would accept that fact, we still pretend as if it does. We’ve all seen the Vince Lombardi (legendary football coach) quote: “Leaders are not born, they’re made.” We’ve decided it means we can make a leader out of anyone, and, we can do...

Often, the old adage goes “Keep your friends close but your enemies closer…” However, what if the one you love is the one you should be hating? Claire is a widowed single mother who just moved to Alabama from the Big Apple. Having stepped out on faith and the ultimatum that her job gave her, the grieving woman is on a quest for a better life for herself and her teenage daughter, Jonna. But… her life is suddenly flipped upside down when Jonna disappears into thin air, and she’s left wondering: WHO, WHAT, WHERE, and WHY? Ultimately, Claire is plagued by the grueling search for her ...

Eines späten Abends gingen vier Freunde zu einem Park in einem wohlhabenden Viertel von Bainbridge Island, um den Verkauf ihres Tech-Start-ups zu feiern. Am nächsten Morgen wurden drei Leichen gefunden. Eine Zeugin war noch am Leben. Von Geburt an blind, hat sie nichts gesehen. Aber sie hat alles gehört. Privatdetektiv Thomas Austin ist die einzige Person, die sie dazu bringen kann, sich zu öffnen. Auf der Insel gestrandet, weil die Brücken und Fähren wegen eines seltenen Sommersturms außer Betrieb sind, muss Austin den Fall lösen, bevor der Sturm vorbei ist und der Mörder für immer entkommt.

Der ehemalige NYPD-Detective Thomas Austin genießt ein seltenes Date bei einem Montagabend-Footballspiel in Seattle, als der Abend eine schreckliche Wendung nimmt. Eine Gruppe gnadenloser Terroristen hat das Stadion gewaltsam in ihre Gewalt gebracht, die Handysignale blockiert und die Ausgänge gesperrt. Die Terroristen haben eine einzige Forderung: die Freilassung eines hochrangigen Al-Qaida-Mitarbeiters aus einem US-Hochsicherheitsgefängnis.

From prolific best-selling authors Susan Easton Black and George Durrant comes this gripping historical mystery.

A mother always protects her children... but what if she can't protect herself? Bonita Gray's life has already been shattered once, but the pieces are far from being put back together. After surviving a near-fatal accident and waking up from a three-year coma, Bonita returns to a world that has moved on without her. As she struggles to reclaim her life and reconnect with her sons, Bonita discovers that the nightmare is far from over. Her son Jason is behind bars for a crime she knows he didn't commit, while her other son Justice harbors secrets that could tear the family apart once more. As...

Take a ride down Route 66 in a '55 Crown Vic. Shield your nose and eyes from the dust as Okies leave for California. Drink strong coffee in an all-night diner. Hear a haunting train whistle in Gallup, New Mexico. Investigate a death on old 66. Take a last ride on a faithful Apaloosa and watch the sunset over a majestic saquero cactus. Feel Andy Payne's pain as he pounds the road to New York. Lost on Route 66 is an anthology of essays and short stories about the fabled highway that is filled with mystery, suspense, adventure and humor. Don't miss it.