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In the late 19th century, Laura lives a lonely life in a schloss by the forest, Styria, with only her doting father and two governesses for company. A chance accident brings a new companion, however - the eccentric and beautiful Carmilla. With charm unparalleled and habits as mysterious as her history, Carmilla’s allure is undeniable, drawing Laura closer with every affectionate touch and word.

Important note: This is an audiobook summary of Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb - this is not the original audiobook. Antifragile is a stand-alone book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb's landmark Incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don't understand. The other books in the series are Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, and The Bed of Procrustes.

A hilarious #1 bestselling collection of essays from those nearest and dearest to comedian Chelsea Handler--the people she's lied to. "My tendency to make up stories and lie compulsively for the sake of my own amusement takes up a good portion of my day and provides me with a peace of mind not...

New York Times Bestseller “An exceptional thriller. It left my nerves jangling for hours after I finished the last page.” –Dennis Lehane, New York Times bestselling author of Shutter Island “Imagine drifting off every night knowing that your memories will be wiped away by morning...

In this book, authors Allan and Barbara Pease share techniques developed for success in sales and business. They teach the body language 'vocabulary' through which success can be gained in almost any business venture. Body Language in the Workplace includes plenty of up-to-the-minute tips that will put you ahead of the game. It will make you more aware of your own non-verbal cues and signals and will show you how to use them to communicate effectively with co-workers and business associates, enabling you to get the reactions you want in any professional encounter.

English Prep has always been known for housing the most uppity, privileged rich kids in all of Pike Valley. That is what has been driven into my brain since attending the opposing prep academy in the area since middle school. So when I am hastily pulled out of Wellington Prep and thrown into English Prep my junior year, it feels like I am being thrown to the wolves. My plan is to blend in and to remain invisible, so I fly under the radar, staying away from the "in" crowd. Then I lock eyes with Ollie Powell.

Can we know if Jesus actually lived? Have Jesus' followers been a force for good or evil in history? A respected journalist set out to find the answers - not from opinion but from artifacts. The evidence led him to an unexpected conclusion: Jesus really existed and launched the greatest movement for social good in human history. A first-of-its-kind audiobook for a new generation, Jesus Skeptic takes nothing for granted as it explores whether Jesus actually lived and how his story has changed our world.

I despise Erik Winter. He's arrogant and cruel - a man I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy - and by some twisted turn of fate, he's my new Olympic gymnastics coach. I've had to contend with gruff coaches in the past, but Erik is far worse. His stern demeanor complements a body built for intimidation, and his reprimands come from a mouth so cunning, I know it could strip me of my defenses - if I let it.

Chuck Ramsey is a traveling con man fronting as a comedian. After a gig on Earth, he picks Mordecai The Brown, a hitchhiking wizard on the run from his own kind. Chuck's ship, the Radio City, is a Winnebego of the stars, serving as both home and transport as he schemes and scams across the galaxy with his family. The pair form an unlikely bond, and "Mort" becomes a part of that family. The Ramseys, wizard in tow, embark on a journey of criminal hijinks, magical mayhem, and evasion of consequences for both.

The galaxy’s worst bounty hunter just might be its most relentless hero. Esper Richelieu is a wizard with a mission: To make the galaxy a better place one lost soul at a time. Donning the trappings of an interstellar bounty hunter, she delves into the galaxy’s underworld to search out those most in need of help. Whether it’s a teenage runaway or an actor kidnapped by cultists, the victim comes first. Money is an afterthought. That confuses a lot of clients. But sometimes the best way to get someone to accept the help they need is to convince them to pay for it.

Women define career success in a wide variety of ways. But whatever a woman's personal definition, if she is in a traditionally male-dominated career - virtually all high status, highly compensated fields - her career is at risk because of pervasive gender stereotypes. This highly practical book makes clear that women don't need to change who they are to succeed in their chosen careers, and they certainly don't need to act more like men.

Internationaler Bestseller! Millionen verkaufte Exemplare! Glauben Sie, dass nur angeborenes Talent zum Erfolg bringen kann? Carol Dweck, Professorin für Psychologie an der Stanford University, beweist, dass das Selbstbild eines Menschen viel mehr bedeutet als sein Talent. In diesem Hörbuch erzählt eine der weltweit führenden Expertinnen für Motivations- und Entwicklungspsychologie, wie unser Selbstbild unsere Entwicklung, Karriere und Beziehungen beeinflusst.

 The Wealth and Poverty of Nations is David S. Landes' acclaimed, best-selling exploration of one of the most contentious and hotly debated questions of our time: Why do some nations achieve economic success while others remain mired in poverty? The answer, as Landes definitively illustrates, is a complex interplay of cultural mores and historical circumstance.  

There once was a princess who had everything, a loving family, friends, the entire realm at her tiny finger tips. Until it was ripped away from her, and she had nothing left. Forced to hide her true identity, forced to keep a promise, forced to endure pain and punishment in her new village. Forced to fight a war she didn't want, torn between duty and her promise. She’s far from her old home, it’s now a memory and meant to be forgotten. Will her secrets be found out before she can escape and uphold her promise? Or will the fae of Phixmery make her waver on her own beliefs?

Does Your Child Know How to Help a Friend Who’s Struggling? Kids don’t just deal with their own problems — they carry their friends’ problems too. When a child sees a friend being bullied, overwhelmed, anxious, or hurting at home, they often want to help… but don’t know what to say or do. They worry about making it worse. They worry about betraying trust. Or they quietly carry everything alone. This book is for those kids.

Women started smoking in huge numbers in the mid-20th century, thanks to massive campaigns by the tobacco industry. The result has been generations of smokers whose health has been compromised and whose lives have been shortened. This book helps women understand why they smoke, how to quit, and how to make sure they don't start again. Smoking cessation expert Cynthia Pomerleau emphasizes proven strategies that demystify this most potent and pervasive of drugs.

Silvine’s ordinary life as the daughter of the Premier of Ainmean is turned on its head when she flees into the forest following a devastating attack on her village. Forced into a bargain with a mysterious Fae male, she finds that nothing she once knew is true. Grappling with her Fae heritage, human upbringing, and a betrothal to the king built on deception, truth and trust are stretched to their absolute limits.

One word has been used to heal the sick… and to justify killing the innocent. "Witch." Picture it: a firelit village where a fever won't break and nobody knows why. A courtroom where fear counts as evidence. A frozen New England town where a rumor becomes a rope. And then—fast forward—your phone screen glowing at midnight, the same word now trending, taught, joked about, sold, reclaimed.

Scarlett Wallace has hated me since the moment we met. Fine—feelings are mutual. When she transfers to Shadow Valley U, her dad’s brilliant idea has us living under the same roof as newly minted step-siblings, and she becomes impossible to ignore. Too stubborn. Too tempting. Too off-limits. But when I mess up with the wrong crowd, they demand repayment. And unfortunately, they decide Scarlett is the perfect leverage. She deserves a fresh start after what happened at her last school…Instead, she gets me—her stepbrother. The guy who can’t stay out of trouble…and can’t stay away from her.

Meet Ananya Malhotra—Harvard graduate, US-returned architect, and heir to one of Mumbai’s biggest construction empires. By day she builds luxury hotels, towering office spaces, and dreamy resorts. By night? She’s the city’s most unapologetic single womanizer who has zero interest in settling down.