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Most of the conventional productivity advice you'll find in the soft business section simply does not work for creative people. Surprisingly, to date there has not been a single book or audiobook that addresses the unique organisational challenges that artists face. This audiobook sets out to change that, and it addresses the myth that truly creative people are messy and that they need mess in order to create. Sheila Chandra applies her professional insights as a creative and organizing expert to the lives of other busy creative people in all disciplines.

Why would a middle-aged businessman who had never even spent the night outdoors, attempt to hike the entire Appalachian Trail? Bill Walker, a former commodities trader in Chicago and London, and an avid walker, had developed a virtual obsession to hike this historic 2,175 mile footpath in one hiking season. In the spring of 2005 he set off from his home state of Georgia, hoping to make it to Mount Katahdin in northern Maine before the arrival of winter.

Anna and Louise could be sisters, but they don’t know each other. They are both married with children, and for the most part, they are happy. On almost the same day, Anna, a psychiatrist, crosses paths with Yves, a writer, while Louise, a lawyer, meets Anna’s analyst, Thomas. Love at first sight is still possible for those into their 40s and long-married. But when you have already mapped out a life path, a passionate affair can come at a high price. For our four characters, their lives are unexpectedly turned upside down by the deliciously inconvenient arrival of love

Ramona Koval has been praised as a master of the interview genre, renowned for engaging writers in conversations that are incisive, provocative, and often funny.In this new collection, Speaking Volumes: Conversations with Remarkable Writers, she shares the most fascinating interviews from her 2005 book Tasting Life Twice, along with brand-new ones with some of the most important writers of our times.

What is the best way for the average person to authentically experience the world's greatest mountain range - the Himalayas? Fortunately, there is now a good answer. The Annapurna Circuit in Nepal is the most popular footpath in Asia. Its genius lies in its design. Trekkers wind their way around and along some of the world's greatest peaks, ultimately getting near 18,000 feet, without ever having to do any 'technical climbing'.

Fathers, you are needed! The world downplays the importance of a father’s place in the family, but members of the church understand that it is a sacred, eternal calling full of joy and satisfaction. Gospel scholar and bestselling author David J. Ridges presents uplifting words to fathers, drawing from the family proclamation, reminding them of the importance of their role in mortality and through the eternities. This book covers the role and responsibility of fathers, the equality of fathers and mothers, the worth each father has on earth, and much more.

Der Kampf zwischen den Häusern Lancaster und York spitzt sich weiter zu. Mit einer vernichtenden Niederlage der Lancastrianer, die auch herbe Rückschläge für Julian mit sich bringt, signalisieren die Yorkisten ihre Machstellung mit dem Einzug nach Westminster. Die entthronte Königin Maguerite ist gezwungen, sich mit Prinz Edouard in den Untergrund abzusetzten. Mit Hilfe von Julians Schwester Blanche, die inzwischen eine gesuchte Verbrecherin ist, und Jasper Tudor versucht sie in Wales eine Armee aufzustellen.

England 1413. Der 13-jährige John of Waringham steht im Schatten seiner älteren Brüder. Um seinen Mut zu beweisen, reißt er von zu Hause aus und begibt sich an den Hof des frisch gekrönten Königs Harry, wo er rasch Karriere macht. Voller Enthusiasmus zieht er gemeinsam mit seinen Freunden an der Seite des Königs in den Krieg gegen die Franzosen. Doch hier muss er rasch lernen, dass der Krieg ein schmutziges Geschäft ist.

Durch geschickte Verhandlungen Bischof Beauforts kann John befreit werden und begibt sich wieder in den Dienst Harrys. Doch in England wartet seine große Liebe Juliana, die uneheliche Tochter Beauforts. Als er erfährt, dass Beaufort Juliana mit seinem Erzrivalen Arthur Scrope verheiraten will, reist er nach England zurück, stellt sich gegen König und Kirche und heiratet heimlich Juliana. Wütend über diese eigenmächtige Aktion entlässt Harry John aus der Armee, fällt jedoch kurz darauf der Ruhr zum Opfer.

Das junge Paar Julian und Janet findet nach einem heftigen Streit endlich als Ehepartner zueinander. Das Familienglück scheint mit der Geburt eines Sohnes vollkommen. Derweil kämpft Julians Schwester Blanche zusammen mit Jasper weiter im Widerstand gegen die Yorkisten, die nicht bereit sind, ihren Anspruch auf Englands Thron aufzugeben. Königin Maguerite ist nach einer weiteren Niederlage flüchtig und der Anspruch des Hauses Lancaster auf den Thron ist zunehmend geschwächt.

Der Krieg in Frankreich ist gewonnen, bis zur Volljährigkeit von Harrys Sohn Henry wird der Thron von Regenten verwaltet. John sehnt sich danach, endlich das Leben mit seiner Familie zu verbringen. Doch gerät er in den Machtkampf zwischen Harrys Bruder Gloucester, der unbedingt selbst König werden will und Bischof Beaufort, der das zu verhindern sucht und John zum Leiter der Leibwache Henrys macht: dem Hüter der Rose. Gemeinsam beschützen sie Henry, bis dieser schließlich den Thron besteigen kann.

1455. Das Spätmittelalter in England ist gezeichnet von der Feindschaft zwischen den konkurrierenden Häusern York und Lancaster, die beide den Thron für sich beanspruchen. Der junge Julian, der Sohn von John of Waringham, findet sich unversehens mitten in dieser Fehde. Denn entgegen seinen Vorfahren, deren uneingeschränkte Treue dem Hause Lancaster galt, empfindet Julian Henry VI als schwachen und schlechten König.

Knapp dem Tode entkommen, sitzt Julian verwundet im Tower of London ein. Seines Titels als Earl of Waringham beraubt, steht er vor den Trümmern seiner Existenz. Dann wird auch noch Thomas Devereux, der von Blanche verschmähte Ehemann, zum neuen Earl of Waringham ernannt. Von Julians Ehefrau Janet und seinen Kindern fehlt jegliche Spur. Mit der Verhaftung Julians sind auch sie großen Gefahren ausgesetzt. Doch gerade als alles verloren scheint, erfährt Julians Schicksal eine neuerliche Wende mit dem Besuch von Warwicks Tochter Anne Neville jr. Dies ist der abschließende Teil des Hörspiels basierend auf dem Buch "Das Spiel der Könige" und die Fortsetzung zur Waringham-Hörspielreihe.

Lady Arabella Lucia Fairborne has no need for a husband. She has a fine inheritance for the taking, a perfectly capable mind, and a resolve as tough as nails. But what she doesn't have is the freedom to defy her cousin's will - and his will is to see her married immediately to the husband of his choosing. So is it any wonder that she dresses herself as a scullery maid and bolts into the night?

Olivia Walgrave, a bored wife, has to convince her Parliamentary husband to annul their marriage, but when he begins to realize his true feelings, things get complicated....

Aidan Somerville, Duke of Forster, is a rake, a spy, and a soldier, richer than sin and twice as handsome. Now he is also guardian to his deceased best friend’s young son. The choice makes perfect sense - except that the child’s mother is the lovely Sophia Gardiner, to whom Aidan was engaged before he went off to war.

As fresh and poignant today as when they were written, these touching letters capture the heart of everyday life during the Civil War. Set both at home in Florida and on the front, the letters were written by two generations of families whose members included radical secessionists, moderates, and even a few Unionists.

A woman who has made her way in society without family or fortune, Lena is about to realize her first big success as an artist...until her business partner makes off with her money, leaving her with little more than her hopes - and a dead body in her studio. Now Lena is at the mercy of a strikingly handsome stranger demanding answers she dare not reveal....

Finn and Kaz are about to meet for the first time. Ten-year-old Finn, a quirky, sensitive boy who talks a lot and eats only at cafes with a five-star hygiene rating, is having a tough time at school and home. Outspoken Kaz, 59, who has an acerbic sense of humour and a heart of gold, is working at the café when Finn and his mum come in. They don't know it yet, but the second time they meet will be a moment which changes both of their lives forever....

Globalization is making our system changing so fast and, if you want to survive, you have to keep innovating, you have to keep running! And who wins the marathon in the end? The business with the best players. The most motivated, the most skill-matched team. There is no enterprise without people. And there is no successful product without loyal customers.The success of your startup is limited by the number of potential customers who know about it.