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“A masterful curmudgeon who causes laugh-out-loud moments.”—USA Today “Bing delivers his works smoothly, projecting tones of deadpan sarcasm and animated mockery befitting the often irreverent content.” —Publishers Weekly From celebrated business writer and Fortune columnist Stanley...

The surest route to a happier, more productive life and future Most of us want to succeed. And most of us want to do the right thing. But we often forget that the way to succeed is by doing the right thing, as Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe remind us in Practical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do...

Simon Kim is very much in love with Leith Haas, but Leith is a Warder. His job - hunting demons - is dangerous and important, and Simon doesn’t want to distract the man he loves more than life with the small stuff. But he doesn’t quite get that when a Warder takes a Hearth, the Warder gives his heart without reservation. When Leith claimed Simon, Leith bared his soul, leaving himself vulnerable before the only man he’s certain he’ll ever love.

Julian Nash should be excited: he’s just earned a huge promotion at work and is going out to celebrate. But his happiness fades when he discovers his date cheating on him an hour before. Suddenly alone when everyone knows he’s supposed to have a plus one, Julian is set for a long night until longtime acquaintance Ryan Dean bails him out of the embarrassing situation. During dinner, they discover they have more than just friendship between them: there is mutual admiration and heated attraction.

As a warder, Jackson Tybalt is one of the good guys until he sees the man he loves kissing another. Betrayed and angry, Jackson tempts danger and death, ignoring the pleas of other warders to be careful. It’s a vile mood in which to start a romance, but that doesn’t stop the kyrie Raphael, who more than anything wants Jackson for his very own. Jackson doesn’t want a hearth, he doesn’t want a lover - he just wants dark and painful, and Raphael will give him what he wants.

Nineteen-year-old Dylan Shaw is possibly the most beautiful thing Malic Sunden has ever seen. After Malic rescues Dylan from an attack, Dylan makes it very clear that he is more than interested, but Malic won’t even consider sleeping with Dylan because of his age. Malic is sure he’s not good enough for Dylan, who has his whole life ahead of him, and can’t conceive of burdening Dylan with his secrets. But the darkness in Malic’s life won’t be denied, and soon Dylan is drawn into the dangerous paranormal world that is Malic’s reality.

Vantablack - das ist eine im Jahr 2014 künstlich entwickelte Substanz, die tiefschwarz ist, und als "schwärzestes Schwarz" der Welt gilt. Und mit diesem Titel ist zugleich Leitmotiv und Leserichtung des zweiten Gedichtbands von Schwartz, eigentlich Underground-Rapper beim berüchtigten Berliner Label Hirntot Records, vorgegeben.

Running from her father’s brutal legacy, Joseph Stalin’s daughter defects to the United States during the turbulence of the 1960s. For fans of We Were the Lucky Ones and A Gentleman in Moscow, this sweeping historical novel and unexpected love story is inspired by the remarkable life of...

Since Joel tackles what happens when the unimaginable loss of a child becomes reality. Julie Schwartz introduces listeners to her son Joel David Schwartz, who lived with Autism Spectrum Disorder and died by accidental overdose at age 25. Joel’s unique cognition created situations where he baffled yet informed; infuriated yet endeared; lost and yet won. His mother describes how Joel was a “charming nerd”, inviting us to get to know him in all his complicated detail. She asks that we maintain Joel’s memory by finding small ways to be kind and celebrating our differences.

Barry Schwartz is back! The best-selling author of The Paradox of Choice and Why We Work, this eminent psychologist and leadership guru returns to help you tackle the biggest decisions of your life. His life-changing course weaves vivid case examples, research-based psychological insights, and deep wisdom. You’ll find vital takeaways you can use every day. Not just another business book, this is a thoughtful audio course delivered by Professor Schwartz himself.

How can you make smart decisions? Do more choices make you happier? What steps can you take to curtail stress when selecting from a sea of options? Barry Schwartz gives you practical and science-based answers to these questions in this audio series. The author of the seminal best seller The Paradox of Choice, Dr. Schwartz has spent five decades teaching decision science. Now, this 14-lecture audio course lets you experience the same panache that has wowed Swarthmore College undergraduates and business school students at UC Berkeley and NYU.

A hilarious essay collection perfect for anyone dealing with the challenges, indignities, and celebrations that come with being a thirty-something by actor and YouTube star Lisa Schwartz (Lisbug). Lisa Schwartz's stories and musings are all about watching her friends adult like pros, while she...

"A rich inquiry into what it means to pay (and maintain) attention in a world increasingly permeated with distraction and interference.” —Publisher’s Weekly Combining expert storytelling with genuine self-scrutiny, Casey Schwartz details the decade she spend taking Adderall to help her pay...

In the shadowy realms of the supernatural, where love defies all odds, Moonkissed weaves a passionate tale of forbidden romance and unbreakable connections. Cassandra finds her life forever changed when she falls for Cyprian, a captivating werewolf whose loyalty knows no bounds. They embark on a thrilling journey of love, secrets, and the promise of eternity.

Vier Freunde, eine schicksalhafte Begegnung. Drei Tage und Nächte in den Sylter Dünen. Zwei geheimnisvolle Mädchen. Ein verhängnisvolles Spiel... Sonne, Meer, Strand und Sex. Ein exzessives Wochenende in einem luxuriösen Ferienhaus in den Dünen. Vier Freunde und viele Geheimnisse. Was an einem heißen Augusttag als unbeschwertes Spiel beginnt, gerät bald außer Kontrolle und mündet in eine Katastrophe.

By day, 37-year-old Genevieve Frei is a career-driven woman with a high-profile career, refusing to commit to anyone romantically. By night, though, she is a promiscuous minx, in search of her next steamy encounter. She loves her life: her career, uninhibited sex with random men, and the many encounters she has with her long-term “friend”. Out of the blue, a past love contacts her at the same time that she unknowingly grows feelings for someone else. She thinks her biggest challenge is choosing between the two until she receives life-changing news. Who will she choose and what will she decide?

Ein schauriger Fund im Kindergarten: Fassungslos starrt Kommissarin Karla Sommerfeld auf den Knochen, den die kleine Mathilda beim Spielen im Wald gefunden hat. Von einem Wildschwein, behauptet die Sechsjährige. Aber die Kommissarin ahnt: Dies ist ein menschlicher Knochen. Doch woher stammt er? Vom nahegelegenen Friedhof? Oder ist die Wahrheit grausamer, geht es hier um Mord? Und tatsächlich: Das Team der Kriminaltechnik findet ein im Waldboden verscharrtes Skelett.

Als die junge Anwaltsassistentin Taylor Lockwood von ihrem Vorgesetzten bei einer führenden New Yorker Kanzlei gebeten wird, eine verdeckte interne Ermittlung für ihn durchzuführen, hat sie keine andere Wahl als zu akzeptieren. Sie soll ein gestohlenes Dokument finden, dass sie weit mehr kosten könnte als nur den aktuellen Fall: ein Scheck über 25 Millionen Dollar … Während Taylor um jeden Preis verhindern muss, dass die Presse von dem Diebstahl erfährt, versucht sie herauszufinden, wer in der Firma von dem brisanten Dokument wusste.

I disse år oplever hun et bemærkelsesværdigt comeback som teaterskuespiller. I Livet er ikke for begyndere fortæller Malene Schwartz sin historie - både i og uden for rampelyset. Det er en historie om store succeser, men også alvorlige nedture, privat såvel som professionelt.

Sunny Hines ist die nervigste Frau, der ich jemals begegnet bin. Lange Haare, breites sonniges Lächeln, niedliche kleine Sommersprossen, vom Yoga straffer Körper. Köstlicher Geruch. Mein Wolf will sie markieren, aber ich werde mich unter gar keinen Umständen in einen Menschen verlieben. Dieser hübsche, kleine Hippie-Mensch treibt mich in den Wahnsinn. Vor zwei Jahren hatte ich sie unter mir, wobei sie meinen Namen schrie, bis sie ging. Jetzt ist sie zurück, aber mich wird sie nicht an die Leine legen.