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Of the many remarkable violinist-composers Italy produced during the Baroque era, the most remarkable of all was Antonio Vivaldi. An artist of astonishing vigor and productivity (he wrote more than 450 concertos, 40 operas, and many solo, chamber, and vocal works over the course of his career), Vivaldi was one of the most innovative and influential musicians of his day.

When millions are struggling to pay bills and student loans, and millions more are displaced from jobs, "truthenomics" offers a dynamic blueprint to change the way we look at, pursue, and accumulate true wealth and authentic happiness.

Al no usar tu lenguaje corporal correctamente es posible que estés proyectando una imagen errónea de tí mismo. La comunicación no verbal es una parte muy importante de cualquier proceso de comunicación. Las buenas noticias son que el lenguaje no verbal, como cualquier otro lenguaje, puede ser enseñado. Este audiolibro transformará el modo en el que actúas y reaccionas con tu cuerpo. Mejorará tu seguridad. El carisma es un rasgo de la personalidad, y puede ser logrado a través de diferentes técnicas y ejercicios que incluyen el uso del lenguaje corporal.

Gerard Hoffnung at the Oxford Union, Dec 4th 1958 presents an unforgettable evening of wit, whimsy, and musical merriment courtesy of the beloved humorist and musician, Gerard Hoffnung. Taking center stage at the prestigious Oxford Union on December 4th, 1958, Hoffnung charmed and delighted audiences with his unique blend of comedic brilliance and musical talent.

I suffered a massive cardiac arrest. My heart stopped beating, my breathing ceased, and the medics couldn’t revive me. I was clinically dead for more than 30 minutes. And then, miraculously, the paramedics detected a heartbeat. As I lay in my bed in the ICU, I wrestled with a big question that went around and around in my mind: “Why am I still alive?” The answer, I believe, was divinely inspired. God wanted me to share with you the treasures He had given me in the darkness, during a period of unbelievable catastrophic suffering.

From the former editor-in-chief of the Wall Street Journal, a must-hear account of how America suffers from a “trust deficit” that has weakened its cornerstone institutions and divided our society.

Growing up, Greg was a shy and meek kid with only one friend, Robert. One day, a mysterious stranger who knew about Greg and his bloodline would make it perfect for him to steal a relic from the Vatican in his local church. This Stranger, who was not of this world, needed Greg's help to gain access to the Rose. The consequences of Greg's refusal were dire-his friends and family would suffer. Faced with this unbearable choice, Greg, despite his fear, agreed to assist. The price of his cooperation was steep—his own life, the loss of his best friend, and banishment from his hometown.

While growing up together in a Boston neighborhood, Timmy Flaherty and Donny Faye are as different as night and day. Timmy lives by the rules while Donny refuses to accept them. After the boys serve in Vietnam, Timmy earns a law degree, but Donny stays in the military—a decision that surprises everyone who knows him. After Donny violates the army’s rules, he receives a dishonorable discharge and afterwards begins to work for Percy Dwyer, a notorious Boston crime boss.

No matter how much money you earn, it’s always going to feel like it’s never enough. Why? Because you’re not the one who is in control of your finances. That’s what happens when we live a life without a budget. There’s no guidance, no framework, no reliable source to turn to which ensures we’re doing what we should be doing with our money. What if you knew that the secret to financial freedom all came down to simply having a budget? This audiobook is going to take a deep-dive into everything you need to set you up for a successful financial future by using a budget.

The turn of the 20th century saw radical developments in all art forms and particularly in poetry. The first volume of this series features the work of nine significant poets whose careers cover the period from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.

Manny Ortega is a man without a country, and he has one woman to thank for it. She was his first and only true love, and when she left she took more than his heart - she took his life as he knew it. Hardened and honed sharp as a knife by years as a Special Forces soldier and police detective, Manny is ready for a fresh start at his friend Ethan Garrett's security firm. But the past isn't ready to let him go.

Puede sonar extraño, pero los conflictos son eventos normales y comunes. Incluso si no eres el tipo de persona que a menudo se involucra en un conflicto, simplemente no puedes evitar que suceda. Este audiolibro te ayudará a comprender los diferentes tipos de conflicto y cómo emerger victorioso, sin interrumpir tu paz interna. Esta guía te ayudará a controlar tus emociones, controlar tus reacciones impulsivas y enseñarte cómo resolver conflictos de manera tranquila y pacífica, ya sea en el lugar de trabajo, en el matrimonio o con familiares y amigos.

¡Conviértete en un experto de las conversaciones casuales y da las mejores primeras impresiones! ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué impresión le causas a las personas que conoces? ¿Te han presentado a alguien y, después de decir “hola” te quedas corto de palabras? ¿Tienes dificultades para entablar conversaciones casuales y normalmente experimentas “silencios incómodos”? Por suerte para ti, existen métodos y técnicas que puedes usar para mejorar tus habilidades de conversación, ganar más confianza en ti mismo y, dar una buena impresión.

Parece que no tienes buena suerte. Trabajas duro cada día y, aun así, no consigues un aumento o una promoción. Si alguien te pide un favor, aunque no quieras hacerlo, indudablemente terminas diciéndole que SÍ. ¿Sientes que la vida te castiga y no está siendo justa? Esto no es cuestión de mala suerte, karma o del destino.

Berlioz had a passionate and idealistic personality, one given to incandescent enthusiasms and uncompromising struggles. Through most of this career he stood in opposition to Paris' entrenched musical establishments, which looked on his innovations in harmony, form, and instrumentation with suspicion or outright indignation. The judgment that Berlioz was a wild-eyed radical contained a certain element of truth.

The work of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) has been called the culmination of the Classical era or the wellspring of the Romantic era in European music. Historians today see him as the heir of Haydn and Mozart, carrying their musical discoveries to a new level of complexity and integration. But the generations of composers that followed Beethoven saw him more as the headstrong radical, breaking the shackles of classicism and showing new possibilities for music.

This poem was composed in 1875 and 1876, but was not published until 1918. It is considered by many to be Hopkins' masterpiece. One hundred and sixty-eight passengers and crew died when the steamship Deutschland ran aground on the Kentish Knock. Hopkins weaves many Christian themes into his poetic retelling of the tragedy, including the inevitability of suffering, divine providence, salvation, and the hiddenness of God.

In this audiobook, I first read the poem in slow enunciated French then use simple, everyday French language to explain each individual verse. I then talk about the life of the author, give a full analysis of the poem and finally re-read the poem at a faster speed with a more personal interpretation. Not only is it a great cultural subject but it's a fantastic way to learn new vocabulary, verb tenses and improve your understanding of deeper conversations.

Penseur étonnamment riche et complexe, René Girard apporte avec les outils qui sont les siens (l'anthropologie, la psychosociologie, la sémiologie, l'étude des mythes) une réponse originale aux questions disputées de l'origine du mal, de la religion et de la culture. La réponse de René Girard peut se représenter sous la forme d'une fusée à trois étages. Le premier étage, de facture anthropologique et psychologique, est une théorie du désir humain.

The sun has descended below the far horizon. The inky blackness of night begins to envelop the land. Day has gone, and the nocturnal times reveal themselves. But above the dark blanket the moon, whether waxing or waning, stands sentry, and around it vast clouds and swirls of stars regiment themselves. We look up in awe and wonder, frail beneath their vista. Our gloried poets are on hand, though, to capture word and deed, emotion and feeling, friend and foe.