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"Ola Olajide, a celebrated journalist at Womxxxn magazine, is set to marry the love of her life in one month's time. Young, beautiful, and successful--she and her fiancé Michael are considered the "couple goals" of their social network and seem to have it all. That is, until one morning when they both wake up to the same message: "Oh my god, have you seen The List?" It began as a crowdsourced collection of names and somehow morphed into an anonymous...
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This manual covers basic to advanced level techniques for combative use of a semi automatic rifle. While some fundamentals of marksmanship are included, the emphasis is on practical applications ranging from civilian self defense through to two-man teams and close protection operations. The manual complements others by the same author that deal with pistol skills and personal security detail operations.
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"Sadie Thatcher's life has fallen apart in spectacular fashion. In one fell swoop, she managed to lose her job, her apartment, and her boyfriend-all thanks to her big mouth. So when a fortune teller offers her one wish, Sadie jumps at the chance to redo her awful year. Deep down, she doesn't believe magic will fix her life, but taking a leap of faith, Sadie makes her wish, opens her eyes, and . . . nothing has changed. And then, in perhaps her dumbest...
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Le but de ce livre est de répondre aux interrogations légitimes de chaque parent dont l'enfant est confronté à une forme plus ou moins lourde de cyber-harcèlement. Comment réagir efficacement ? Que faut-il faire pour y mettre fin ? Comment soutenir son enfant ou son adolescent face à cette épreuve qui l'écrase ? Comment favoriser une réponse pédagogique adaptée au sein de l'école ? Comment mettre en place des protections juridiques ou...
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The author describes her time as a soldier in the United States Army where she was raped by a fellow soldier and had to cope with PTSD, isolation, and commanders who did not believe her story.
"Raised by strong women in a restrictive, sheltered Christian cult in New England, Ryan Dostie never imagined herself on the front lines of a war halfway across the globe. But then a conversation with an Army recruiter in her high-school cafeteria changes the...
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Regain control of your work environment with this comprehensive manual on combating bullying and harassment - "Don't Look Away: Strategies Against Bullying and Harassment". Through this insightful literature, you will gain clarity on the depth and implications of workplace bullying and harassment, learn ways to identify bullying behaviors, and comprehend bullies' psychology.The book acts a powerful tool in understanding the staggering impact of bullying...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Missoula tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Jon Krakauer's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Missoula by Jon Krakauer includes: •Historical context •Case-by-case summaries •Profiles of the main characters •Detailed timeline...
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Get the Summary of Kara Goucher's The Longest Race in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Longest Race" is the memoir of Kara Goucher, chronicling her life from her family's history to her own experiences as a professional runner. The book details her mother Patty's marriage to Croatian soccer player Mirko Grgas, their life in New York, and Mirko's untimely death. Patty's activism with MADD and remarriage to Tom...
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A Quaker astronomer reflects asks the questions: Can a scientist also be religious? How, and with what limitations?
World renowned astronomer and Quaker Jocelyn Bell Burnell reflects on the big issues confronting scientists who also have a strong spiritual belief system. How can the principles of science be reconciled with the faith required by religion? Does scientific investigation call into question the givens of religion? While specific to...
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Conoce la historia de una de las mentes más enfermas y sanguinarias que ha existido en los EE.UU. que después de aburrirse de asesinar mujeres, decidió llevar a cabo una de las peores masacres en la historia reciente. Según un apunte de una libreta que le perteneció, lo hizo a nombre de todos los que le hicieron bullying cuando niño, como un sacrificio a la justicia. Para la mayoría este asesino sigue siendo desconocido, pero lo más interesante...
12) Temps arides
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Les derniers temps seront mauvais et difficiles entend-on souvent dire à cause des visons apocalyptiques de la fin du monde telles qu'annoncées par les prophéties les plus pessimistes. Dès le début de l'humanité déjà le ton avait été donné. Nous n'avons pas besoin d'être adepte d'une quelconque religion, fût-elle révélée ou non pour savoir que depuis le crime crapuleux de Caïn contre son frère de même sang, Abel, les temps ont pris...
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Están entre nosotros y no salen de noche a vivir de la sangre ajena. Puede ser su jeje, un amigo o su cónyuge. Son personas tóxicas y manipuladoras que absorben su fuerza vital y le dejan emocionalmente exhausto y vacio.Estas personas son agotadoras, porque cada vez que interactúas con ellos, la experiencia resulta extresante. Algunos con solo hablar sin parar, pueden causar agonía emocional en su interlocutor.Estos personajes, aparentemente...
14) Do tell: a novel
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"A glittering debut novel set in the golden age of Hollywood, following a former actress whose new career in gossip journalism grants her more power on the page than she ever commanded in front of the camera"--
As character actress Edie O'Dare finishes the final year of her contract with FWM Studios, the clock is ticking for her to find a new gig after an undistinguished stint in the pictures. She's long supplemented her income moonlighting for Hollywood's...
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Master Keys to Prevent Road Rage--this small book is a segment of rare material that could assist anyone to gain a handle on road rage. It's a negative energy as well as behavior that is operating behind motor vehicles today, and no one could get around this unproductive behavior.
This book holds a host of master keys to help an individual to outthink road rage when it may present itself. This format is also dedicated to those who lost their lives...
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How does the media shape the way we think about child sexual abuse? Combining in-depth analysis of media representations of the crimes, with focus group discussions and interviews with around 500 journalists, campaigners and a cross-section of 'the public', Jenny Kitzinger reveals the media's role in contemporary society.
Which stories attract attention and why? Answering this and other questions, Kitzinger demonstrates how media reporting can...
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We know education is not a level playing field. Those living with early adversity are starting school significantly less likely to complete their education than their peers who have things easier. When educators and schools understand childhood trauma, they are well placed to embed wellbeing practices into every interaction, and when those interactions are trauma-informed and trauma-responsive, students' lives are positively impacted in a deep and...
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Today, two cultural forces are converging to make America's youth easy targets for sex traffickers. Younger and younger girls are engaging in adult sexual attitudes and practices, and the pressure to conform means thousands have little self-worth and are vulnerable to exploitation. At the same time, thanks to social media, texting, and chatting services, predators are able to ferret out their victims more easily than ever before. In Walking Prey,...
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One out of every two women in the United States experience sexual assault. Underreporting, victim blaming, and societal shaming mean the actual rate is even higher. But you are not a statistic. You are a survivor. This book is for you.
Sex abuse survivor Alreen Haeggquist shares her deeply personal story of childhood abuse and the steps she's taken to overcome the long-lasting effects. She leads women who have experienced sexual violence to reclaim...
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¿Alguna vez tiene sentido que la ira te domina y afecta negativamente tus relaciones, tu salud y tu bienestar en general? Si estás buscando una forma efectiva de manejar y controlar la ira, permíteme presentarte "Control y Manejo de la Ira: Un Viaje hacia la Paz Interior". Este libro es tu guía esencial para comprender, gestionar y transformar esa poderosa emoción en una herramienta positiva para el crecimiento personal y la armonía en tus relaciones.¿Qué...
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