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Many Indigenous people believe that one should never whistle at night. This belief takes many forms: for instance, Native Hawaiians believe it summons the Hukai’po, the spirits of ancient warriors, and Native Mexicans say it calls Lechuza, a witch that can transform into an owl. But what all these legends hold in common is the certainty that whistling at night can cause evil spirits to appear—and even follow you home. These shiver-inducing tales introduce listeners to ghosts, curses, hauntings, monstrous creatures, complex family legacies, desperate deeds, and chilling acts of revenge.

In a world where hustle culture reigns supreme, finding balance and maintaining mental health can feel impossible. What Are We Doing?! Radical Self-Care for the Hustle Culture is a breath of fresh air, combining heartfelt memoir with laugh-out-loud humor and groundbreaking, evidence-based tools.

These scientifically designed soundscapes synchronize with your brain's natural rhythms, guiding you into the deepest state of relaxation and sleep. By presenting different frequencies to each ear, binaural beats create a third 'beat' inside the brain, mimicking the frequency of delta waves. Delta frequencies, known for promoting profound rest and healing, effortlessly dissolve stress and anxiety, rejuvenating your mind and body. With each listening session, you'll find yourself slipping more easily into a serene state of unconsciousness, where rejuvenating sleep becomes your new norm.

Immerse yourself in 10+ hours of restorative, relaxing nature sounds carefully curated to soothe your mind, rejuvenate your spirit, and create a harmonious atmosphere for deep sleep, meditation, and healing. Let the symphony of nature transport you to a place of tranquility and renewal, providing respite from the stresses of everyday life.

These wholly original and shiver-inducing tales introduce listeners to ghosts, curses, hauntings, monstrous creatures, complex family legacies, desperate deeds, and chilling acts of revenge. Introduced and contextualized by bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones, these stories are a celebration of Indigenous peoples’ survival and imagination, and a glorious reveling in all the things an ill-advised whistle might summon.

Immerse yourself in 10 hours of harmonious soundscapes where Theta and Alpha binaural waves merge to guide your mind, body, and spirit to a state of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. This carefully curated collection is your portal to a realm of tranquility, self-discovery, and inner peace.

In an era where constant noise and distractions make concentration, mindfulness, and focus ever more challenging, the Binaural Beats for Focus Collection offers a serene refuge. These ground-breaking auditory tools will guide you to a state of heightened concentration, creativity, and cognitive clarity, providing a much-needed respite from the chaos of everyday life.

Eleven months after he was liberated from the Nazi concentration camps, Viktor E. Frankl held a series of public lectures in Vienna. The psychiatrist, who would soon become world famous, explained his central thoughts on meaning, resilience, and the importance of embracing life even in the face of great adversity. Published here for the very first time in English, Frankl's words resonate as strongly today as they did in 1946. He offers an insightful exploration of the maxim "Live as if you were living for the second time".

In the real world, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen who faces the stresses of teenage angst and life on the Rez. But in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massively multiplayer video game universe.

The discovery of an ancient alien pyramid buried under the ice in Antarctica changes Earth forever. We learn that we are the forgotten slaves of a galaxy spanning empire called the V'kit'no'sat who abandoned our planet 100,000 years ago during a massive rebellion. Our ancestors, the Zen'zat, were given special genetic powers and ordered never to reproduce under pain of death...for themselves and their offspring. That means Earth's entire population is illegal and if the V'kit'no'sat return to reclaim their lost border colony they'll wipe out every last one of us.

After months of living without electricity or parents, Tig and Peter are forced to move in with their Uncle Scott and his partner, Manny. The transition from down-and-out to picture-perfect isn't easy, especially in pristine Wensleydale with the idyllic couple and their beautiful home. Tig, with Peter's support, decides to make their new life messy, starting with daily arguments and her plans to become a competitive cheese racer. She'll run circles around her new guardians, outrun a wheel of cheese, and leave the past buried in her dust.

Au cœur d'une France envahie par les zombies, Dernière Terre raconte le voyage insolite de quatre jeunes prêts à tout pour rejoindre l'Angleterre. Thomas, David, Laura et la petite Sophie vont côtoyer une série d'univers aussi bien mystique, surnaturel que médiéval. Pour traverser la Manche, notre quatuor de bras cassés va ainsi croiser une galerie de survivants aussi terrifiants qu'excentriques. Chaque étape de l'aventure permet de comprendre les origines de l'infection et le rôle primordial que les quatre personnages vont devoir tenir.

Conflict is essential to story - regardless of genre. The friction between what a character wants and the lengths they will go to reach that goal is what pulls readers through your book. Great conflict is what leaves readers cheering (or crying) at the end of a story. Using humour and her deep knowledge of human behaviour, counsellor and award-winning author Eileen Cook will guide you through the causes of conflict, the differences between internal and external conflict, and show you how conflict resolution techniques can be turned upside down to ramp up the tension in your book.

In this powerful essay, Joëlle Gergis, a leading climate scientist, depicts the likely future in vivid and credible detail. Working from the science, she discusses the world’s and Australia’s efforts to combat climate change. She outlines how far Australia is from keeping its promises to cut emissions. She takes aim at false solutions and the folly of “adaptation” rather than curbing fossil fuel use.

This audiobook is a great addition to the library of any Black woman. It takes you through a journey in the form of affirmations, and personal statements that remind us about our self-worth, dignity, and power. The goal is to build your own sense of personal power and dignity. Black women need to be reminded that they are so much better than what society has made them believe and to remind themselves of all the achievements they have made in their lives.

Allison is a serial killer, a unique serial killer. Not only is she unique because she is a girl, but she is a girl who likes to bathe in her victims' blood. Sometimes she likes to drink it. No, she isn't a vampire or anything like that. She just...likes it. She's remained off the radar for many years until a man hires her to use her special talents to help rid his team of problems. Everything is going great with her new job until she learns the horrible truth about her new employer. Once she is determined, no one is safe from Allison and her Blood Bath.

Cette collection "L'Histoire de France vivante" nous faire revivre les grandes heures de l'histoire de France. Pour chaque époque, l'illustration sonore est faite avec des musiques de la période concernée. Les grands moments de chaque période sont reconstitués à la façon d'une pièce de théâtre, avec plusieurs comédiens et comédiennes qui interprètent les personnages historiques.

Septembre 1939. Quelques semaines après l’entrée en guerre du Canada, la famille Gélinas vit dans la crainte constante de voir partir ses hommes au front. Tourmenté par des désirs qu’il a du mal à comprendre, Laurent se réfugie un peu trop souvent dans l’alcool. Ça vaut mieux que les questionnements terrifiants auxquels il est confronté tous les jours!

Für alle, die im Vorweihnachtstrubel schon ein bisschen Adventsduft schnuppern möchten, haben die Kinderbuch-Autorinnen Valentina Brüning und Fee Krämer eine wunderbar witzige Weihnachtsstory parat: Ihr tierisch spannender Hörspielspaß für die ganze Familie schickt einen winzigen Hamster auf große Reise. Oh je, du fröhliche? Seit Wochen fiebert Zwerghamster Juri seinem allerersten Weihnachtsfest entgegen.

Nous sommes en 1938. Ce troisième tome nous plonge en plein drame alors que le magasin général Marquis, au cœur du village de Sainte-Cécile, est la proie des flammes. Le sinistre aura un impact majeur sur les Gélinas qui, faisant preuve de charité chrétienne, offrent d’héberger la famille Marquis le temps que le commerce se reconstruise. La cohabitation ne sera pas de tout repos!