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For many, the past few years have been defined by climate disaster. Stories about once-in-a-lifetime hurricanes, floods, fires, droughts, and even snowstorms are now commonplace. But dramatic weather events are not new and Northeaster, Cathie Pelletier's breathtaking account of the 1952 snowstorm that blanketed New England, offers a valuable reminder about nature's capacity for destruction as well as insight into the human instinct for preservation.

You can choose where you live, serve, learn, and give. What about where you invest? What if you could align your investments with God’s heart? Imagine the impact that you could have.

Welcome to Mattagash, Maine, a town where everyone's personal lives are as entwined as their family trees. On the day of the first snowfall, the residents brace themselves for the long winter ahead. Mere survival will be hard; dealing with each other is another story. As winter settles in, various Mattagashians careen from conundrum to conundrum, trying to save dying small businesses, caring for crabby loved ones, and cruising through town, stirring up gossip any way they can get it.

In 1911, a relatively unknown physicist named Albert Einstein published his preliminary theory of gravity. But it hadn't been tested. To do that, he needed a photograph of starlight as it passed the sun during a total solar eclipse. So began a nearly decade-long quest by seven determined astronomers from observatories in four countries, who traveled the world during five eclipses to capture the elusive sight. Over the years, they faced thunderstorms, the ravages of a world war, lost equipment, and local superstitions.

The Long Hello distills the seven years the author spent caring for her mother into a pause-resisting memoir that offers insight into the "altering world of the dementia mind". During that time Borrie recorded brief conversations she had with her mother that revealed the transformations within - and sometimes yielded an almost Zen-like poetry. She includes selections from them in chapters about her experience that are as evocative as diary entries.

No matter where you are in your career, Basic Black offers invaluable lessons that will help you land the job, promotion, or project you're vying for. Throughout the audiobook, Cathie offers fascinating glimpses of media and business personalities, but at the core of it are her candid, personal stories. Basic Black provides a close-up look at the keen judgment, perseverance, and optimism that have propelled Cathie Black to the top of her game.

This is the story of the trials that beset the McKinnons, the first family of Mattagash, Maine, when they try to arrange a funeral for the family matriarch. Bubbling with quirky humor, this marks a dazzling debut for a gifted and richly talented young writer.

Welcome to Mattagash, the last town in the middle of the northern Maine wilderness. The road dead-ends here, but Mattagash's citizens are fiercely proud. Yet this simple town connected by a single one-way bridge is anything but tranquil. While neighbors bicker publicly over trivialities such as offensive mailbox designs and gossip about suspicious newcomers, they privately struggle to navigate deeper issues - scandals, loss, failed ambitions, the scars of war - and a mysterious dead body in the woods.

Fortune hasn't been kind to 66-year-old Mattie Gifford. Her mother committed suicide, her husband slept with her best friend, and she can't stand her three selfish daughters. But she does love her son, Sonny, who nevertheless plunges her into deep despair when he takes two women and a poodle hostage in his ex-wife's trailer. Sonny claims to have seen John Lennon's face in an apparition and gets his own mug on the television news.

The typically tranquil backcountry town of Mattagash, Maine, is buzzing with news. Amy Joy Lawler, the last of Mattagash's founding clan, just announced her engagement to Jean Claude Cloutier-an outsider. Her scandalized mother takes to bed in protest while the rest of the town gleefully anticipates the social event of the year.

Are There Aliens in Allagash? Roberta is convinced she and her best friend Marilee can win the State Science Fair if only they can find an amazing project to showcase. And they've got the whole summer to work on it. But in order to win they'll need to defeat their chief competitor, "The Four Hs of the Apocalypse": Henry Horton Harris Helmsby.

One year after Henry Munroe's fatal heart attack at age forty-one, his doting parents, prudish wife, rebellious son, and wayward brother are still reeling. So is Evie Cooper, a bartender, self-proclaimed "spiritual portraitist," and Henry's former mistress. While his widow, Jeanie, struggles with the betrayal, Henry's overbearing mother is making plans to hold a memorial service.

Plongez dans un univers où les mystères obscurs et les intrigues palpitantes vous surprennent à chaque coin de rue. Chaque épisode dévoile les secrets les plus cachés, dissimulés dans les endroits les plus inattendus de la France d'aujourd'hui. Aurez-vous le courage d'écouter jusqu'au bout ? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Rosemary O'Neal lived for eight years with William, in a rambling country house in Maine. Then William committed suicide on a trip to London, leaving her with questions, anger, and no way to say goodbye. When her zany family descends on the house, bringing a tidal wave of casseroles and their own petty problems, Rosemary retreats with her cat from the chaos of the world around them. (Her cat understands human nature better than Homo sapiens anyway.)

No matter where you are in your career, Basic Black offers invaluable lessons that will help you land the job, promotion, or project you're vying for. Throughout the audiobook, Cathie offers fascinating glimpses of media and business personalities, but at the core of it are her candid, personal stories. Basic Black provides a close-up look at the keen judgment, perseverance, and optimism that have propelled Cathie Black to the top of her game.

Bienvenue dans "La Forme", le podcast où l'on explore l'art de vivre au quotidien. Chaque semaine, nous plongeons dans une variété de sujets allant du bien-être personnel à la culture générale, en passant par des histoires inspirantes et des astuces pratiques pour vous aider à mieux vivre. Que vous cherchiez à améliorer votre santé, à découvrir des perspectives fascinantes ou simplement à passer un bon moment, "La Forme" est là pour vous accompagner avec curiosité et enthousiasme."Use of AI - Material portion of podcast: Using AI to replicate a host’s voice for an ...

Bienvenue sur Regards Croisés Podcast, où les perspectives se rencontrent et s’enrichissent. Chaque épisode vous plonge dans des discussions captivantes avec des invités variés, explorant des sujets qui nous touchent tous, de près ou de loin. Que vous soyez passionné par les questions de société, la culture ou les enjeux contemporains, Regards Croisés vous invite à ouvrir vos horizons et à découvrir de nouvelles façons de voir le monde."Use of AI - Material portion of podcast: Using AI to replicate a host’s voice for an episode"Dans un épisode, l'IA utilise la synthèse ...

Bienvenue sur Vitalité et Bien-être, le podcast dédié à votre épanouissement physique et mental. Chaque semaine, nous explorons des conseils pratiques, des techniques de relaxation, et des approches innovantes pour vous aider à vivre en pleine forme et en harmonie avec vous-même. Que vous cherchiez à booster votre énergie, améliorer votre alimentation, ou simplement trouver un meilleur équilibre dans votre vie, Vitalité et Bien-être est là pour vous accompagner sur ce chemin vers une vie plus saine et épanouie. Rejoignez-nous pour un moment de détente et d'inspiration!"Use ...

In small-town Maine, unhappily retired Howard Woods is shaken awake one morning by his wife, who confesses to a devastating affair. To the utter dismay of his family, Howard refuses to forgive her. Instead, he vows to travel to Pamplona, Spain, in the footsteps of Hemingway to join the annual running of the bulls. His life promptly descends into chaos. But how does a middle-aged homebody, who has never even done his own laundry, salvage his manhood and pride and learn how to rebuild his life on his own?

Équilibre Vital est un podcast dédié à la recherche de l'harmonie dans tous les aspects de la vie. Chaque épisode explore des thèmes essentiels comme la santé physique et mentale, le bien-être émotionnel, et l'équilibre entre vie professionnelle et personnelle. Rejoignez-nous pour des discussions inspirantes, des conseils pratiques et des interviews avec des experts qui vous aideront à cultiver un mode de vie plus équilibré et épanouissant."Use of AI - Material portion of podcast: Using AI to replicate a host’s voice for an episode"Dans un épisode, l'IA utilise la synthèse ...