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하루가 끝났어요. 빛이 사그라들고, 어둠이 다가오면, 작은 이들은 잠자리에 들 시간이죠. 어머니와 아버지는 요람 옆에 앉아 그걸 부드럽게 흔들며 조용히 노래를 불러줘요. 눈이 감기고 잠이 옵니다. 하루가 또 끝난 거예요. 이 전통적인 장면은 전세계적으로 많은 작곡가들과 음악가들에게 영감을 주어왔어요. 이 세상 모든 나라에는 자장가가 있고, 클래식 음악 작곡가들에게도 아이일 때의 기억이나, 부모로서의 느낌을 바탕으로 자장가에 대한 개인적인 경험이 있지요. 그래서 노래부르고, 연주하고, 낮게 흥얼거릴 수 있는 음악을 작곡합니다. 때로 특별히 잠자리를 위한 것이기도 하고요; 때로 약간 콘서트 홀 느낌이 나는 것도 있지요; 때로 무대에서 이야기를 하기 위한 목적으로 쓰기도 합니다 - 발레나 오페라에서 말이에요. 하지만 이 음악의 특징은 분명해요: 조용히 흔들리는 듯한 리듬 위에 따스한 멜로디가 있고, 안전하고 포근한 느낌이죠. 여기 제일 유명하고 효과적인 자장가 몇 가지 모음집이 있습니다. 낭독자: 구자형 KBS 23기 성우로 '꼬꼬마 텔레토비', '뽀롱뽀롱 뽀로로' 해설 역할로 잘 알려져 있다. 그 외에도 대표작은, '포켓몬스터'의 웅 역, '유희왕'의 유희 역, '슬램덩크'의 정대만 역, '카우보이 비밥'의 스파이크 역 등 다수가 있다. 최근에는 오디오북 내레이셔도 적극적으로 하고 있으며 '북텔러'라 불리길 원한다. 낙소스 음반사 소개: 낙소스(NAXOS)는 1987년에 설립, 현재 전세계 16개 국에 지사를 두고 있는 세계적인 음반사로, 특유의 제작/마케팅 전략과 디지털 서비스로 단기간에 세계 클래식 음반계를 재정비하였습니다. 낙소스는 잘 알려지지 않은 젊고 재능 있는 연주자들과 레코딩을 시작하였습니다. 화려한 스타 연주자를 통한 막대한 프로모션 비용 대신 음악의 질적인 부분에 중점을 둔 마케팅과 새로운 레퍼토리 레코딩으로 큰 성공을 거두었으며, 낙소스 레이블의 우수함을 인식한 많은 저명한 아티스트들이 낙소스와의 레코딩에 참여하고 있습니다. 낙소스는 클래식 음반계에서는 독보적으로 매달 다수의 새로운 레코딩을 끊임없이 지속하고 있으며 이로 인해 현재 가장 방대한 레퍼토리를 보유하고 있습니다. 낙소스 자체 타이틀 외에 Marco Polo, 덴마크 레이블인 Dacapo도 포함하고 있으며, 클래식 이외에도 재즈, 월드뮤직 등의 다양한 장르의 개발에도 주력하고 있습니다. 또한 영어 오디오북(Naxos AudioBooks)을 통해 영어로 된 문학 작품, 연극 등과 같은 영어 교육적인 목적을 지닌 레코딩도 계속해 나가고 있습니다. 수록곡 정보: TR 1 ( 00:02:12 ) 5 Lieder, Op. 49: No. 4. Wiegenlied (Lullaby) (arr. for orchestra) Composer: Brahms, Johannes Performer: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra; Breiner, Peter TR 2 ( 00:06:26 ) A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13, Act III: Nocturne Composer: Mendelssohn, Felix Performer: Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra; Bramall, Anthony TR 3 ( 00:02:43 ) Kinderszenen (Scenes of childhood), Op. 15: VII. Träumerei (Dreaming) Composer: Schumann, Robert Performer: Jandó, Jenő TR 4 ( 00:05:21 ) Berceuse, Op. 16 Composer: Fauré, Gabriel Performer: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra; Clark, Keith TR 5 ( 00:06:12 ) Nocturne No. 8 in D-Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2 Composer: Chopin, Fryderyk Performer: Biret, Idil TR 6 ( 00:04:26 ) Chanson de nuit, Op. 15, No. 1 Composer: Elgar, Edward Performer: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Judd, James TR 7 ( 00:04:25 ) Lyric Pieces, Book 5, Op. 54: No. 4.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A dramatic, poignant and astonishing untold story of the Holocaust.' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE 'Extraordinary. One of the most haunting episodes of the war.' DAILY MAIL 'The remarkable story of a unique event - the reprieve of 51 Hungarian Jewish teenagers already naked and trapped inside the gas chambers.' PROFESSOR ROBERT JAN VAN PELT An unforgettable testament to hope and the bonds of brotherhood, Miracle reveals the untold story of the boys who escaped the gas chamber in Auschwitz, the only known group of Holocaust survivors to walk away from the jaws of the Nazi killing machine. Early on the morning of October 10, 1944, eight-hundred boys, aged between 13 and 17, were taken out of Block 11 at Auschwitz. The night before, during a visit by Dr Josef Mengele, their identification cards had been stamped with a solitary German word - gestorben - 'died' in English. They were then marched by 25 bayonet-wielding SS men to Crematorium 5, stripped, and herded into a gas chamber. This book is the story of a true-life miracle of the fifty-one boys who were pulled from that gas chamber - the only Holocaust survivors known to have escaped such a close brush with the Nazi killing machine - and given a second chance at life. A life, of course, that would be so horrifically snatched from those around them. Based on the first-hand testimonies of six of the boys, six survivors whose stories are shared in this book for the very first time, Miracle interweaves the lives of the boys and the grander sweep of history in which they were held. The result is an unforgettable tale of hope, faith and fortitude in the face of one of the worst crimes against humanity. 'Astonishing. A powerful book.' JEWISH NEWS 'A truly extraordinary story.' JAMES O'BRIEN 'The remarkable but harrowing true story. Extraordinary.' TIMES RADIO

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, BBC CULTURE, THE MIRROR AND RADIO TIMES The Sunday Times number one bestselling author returns to Ancient Rome in his latest thriller - coming August 2026. 'A persuasive portrait of rivalry in Ancient Rome' SAM LEITH, GUARDIAN 'A fascinating study of how power corrupts' THE TIMES Julius Caesar is dead, and the lives of two teenaged boys are about to be changed forever. One is Caesar's 17-year-old nephew, Octavius, whom he has made his heir. The other is Octavius's closest friend, Agrippa. To claim Octavius's inheritance, they must fight the giant figures of the Roman Empire - and, against all odds, they win. Octavius becomes the Emperor Augustus. For twenty years, they rule the world together. Now Agrippa is fifty. Ailing and alone, betrayed by his wife's infidelity, he takes refuge in his house on the Bay of Naples and begins to write his memoirs. Yet to stir up the past can be dangerous. From his earliest meetings with Julius Caesar, through the epic conflict with Mark Antony and Cleopatra, the great naval battle of Actium and the endless wars to expand the empire, he describes how one man has dominated his life: the cunning, ruthless, unknowable Octavius. When it comes to power, does friendship exist at all? PRAISE FOR ROBERT HARRIS 'A master storyteller' OBSERVER 'The king of the page-turning thriller' i PAPER 'Harris's cleverness, judgment and eye for detail are second to none' SUNDAY TIMES 'Harris writes with a skill and ingenuity that few other novelists can match' FINANCIAL TIMES 'A master of historical fiction ' TLS

A healthy dose of Victorian meta physics outlines this story of a man's spiritual awakening after he meets a mysterious man and boy aboard a steamer ship touring the Greek isles. Always well written with beautiful prose... (Robert Williams) About the author Algernon Henry Blackwood, CBE (14 March 1869 - 10 December 1951) was an English broadcasting narrator, journalist, novelist and short story writer, and among the most prolific ghost story writers in the history of the genre. The literary critic S. T. Joshi stated, "His work is more consistently meritorious than any weird writer's except Dunsany's" and that his short story collection Incredible Adventures (1914) "may be the premier weird collection of this or any other century". Throughout his adult life, he was an occasional essayist for periodicals. In his late thirties, he moved back to England and started to write stories of the supernatural. He was successful, writing at least ten original collections of short stories and later telling them on radio and television. He also wrote 14 novels, several children's books and a number of plays, most of which were produced, but not published. He was an avid lover of nature and the outdoors, as many of his stories reflect. To satisfy his interest in the supernatural, he joined The Ghost Club. He never married; according to his friends he was a loner, but also cheerful company. His two best-known stories are probably "The Willows" and "The Wendigo". He would also often write stories for newspapers at short notice, with the result that he was unsure exactly how many short stories he had written and there is no sure total. Though Blackwood wrote a number of horror stories, his most typical work seeks less to frighten than to induce a sense of awe. Good examples are the novels The Centaur, which reaches a climax with a traveller's sight of a herd of the mythical creatures; and Julius LeVallon and its sequel The Bright Messenger, which deal with reincarnation and the possibility of a new, mystical evolution of human consciousness. Blackwood died after several strokes. Officially his death on 10 December 1951 was from cerebral thrombosis, with arteriosclerosis as a contributing factor. He was cremated at Golders Green crematorium.

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, BBC CULTURE, THE MIRROR AND RADIO TIMES The Sunday Times number one bestselling author returns to Ancient Rome in his latest thriller - coming August 2026. 'A persuasive portrait of rivalry in Ancient Rome' SAM LEITH, GUARDIAN 'A fascinating study of how power corrupts' THE TIMES Julius Caesar is dead, and the lives of two teenaged boys are about to be changed forever. One is Caesar's 17-year-old nephew, Octavius, whom he has made his heir. The other is Octavius's closest friend, Agrippa. To claim Octavius's inheritance, they must fight the giant figures of the Roman Empire - and, against all odds, they win. Octavius becomes the Emperor Augustus. For twenty years, they rule the world together. Now Agrippa is fifty. Ailing and alone, betrayed by his wife's infidelity, he takes refuge in his house on the Bay of Naples and begins to write his memoirs. Yet to stir up the past can be dangerous. From his earliest meetings with Julius Caesar, through the epic conflict with Mark Antony and Cleopatra, the great naval battle of Actium and the endless wars to expand the empire, he describes how one man has dominated his life: the cunning, ruthless, unknowable Octavius. When it comes to power, does friendship exist at all? PRAISE FOR ROBERT HARRIS 'A master storyteller' OBSERVER 'The king of the page-turning thriller' i PAPER 'Harris's cleverness, judgment and eye for detail are second to none' SUNDAY TIMES 'Harris writes with a skill and ingenuity that few other novelists can match' FINANCIAL TIMES 'A master of historical fiction ' TLS

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKBessie Smith: singer, icon, pioneer.Scotland's National Poet Jackie Kay brings to life the tempestuous story of the greatest blues singer who ever lived.'A gem of a book . . . beautiful.' BERNARDINE EVARISTO'A wonderful writer on a magnificent singer.' ROBERT WYATT'Kay's book is the amplifier that Smith's voice deserves.' SUNDAY TIMES'The most vivid evocation of Bessie Smith I have ever read.' IAN CARR, BBC MUSICBESSIE SMITH was born in Tennessee in 1894. Orphaned by the age of nine, she sang on street corners before becoming a big name in travelling shows. In 1923 she made her first recording for a new start-up called Columbia Records. It sold 780,000 copies and made her a star. Smith's life was notoriously difficult: she drank pints of 'bathtub gin', got into violent fist fights, spent huge sums of money and had passionate love affairs with men and women. She once single-handedly fought off a cohort of the Ku Klux Klan.As a young black girl growing up in Glasgow, Jackie Kay found in Bessie someone with whom she could identify and who she could idolise. In this remarkable book Kay mixes biography, fiction, poetry and prose to create an enthralling account of an extraordinary life.'Biographies don't usually bring the subject to life again. This one did. I finished the book then started it again immediately.'PEGGY SEEGER'What a life! What gulpable storytelling! Exactly the kind of writing about music we need: personal, ardent, playfully confrontational, questioning, undogmatic. A love song to a complicated idol.'KATE MOLLESON'Pure joy: one trailblazing woman pays tribute to another. Jackie Kay finds the music in the short, dazzling, capricious life of Bessie Smith.'HELEN LEWIS

Great Scott! Go Back to the Future with Doc Brown and Marty McFly and celebrate the film’s 35th anniversary with this visually stunning look at the creation of one of the most beloved movie trilogies of all time. With a foreword by Michael J. Fox and preface by Christopher Lloyd. Few films have made an impact on popular culture like the Back to the Future trilogy. This revised and expanded edition with officially licensed content goes behind the scenes to tell the complete story of the making of these hugely popular movies and how the adventures of Marty McFly and Doc Brown became an international phenomenon. Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History Revised and Expanded Edition is a stunning journey into the creation of this beloved time-traveling saga and features hundreds of never-before-seen images from all three movies, along with rare concept art, storyboards, and other visual treasures. The revised and expanded 35th anniversary edition includes incredible new features such as: 16 additional pages of new behind-the-scenes content USA Today front page insert from the original movie The book also features exclusive interviews with key cast and crew members—including Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, and more—and tells the complete story of the production of the movies, from the initial concept to the staging of iconic scenes such as the “Enchantment Under the Sea” dance and the hoverboard sequence. The book also delves into the wider Back to the Future universe, exploring the animated television show and Back to the Future: The Ride. Written by Michael Klastorin—the production publicist on the second and third movies—with Back to the Future expert Randal Atamaniuk, this book delivers a range of surprises from the Universal Pictures archives and also includes a wealth of special removable items. Comprehensive, compelling, and definitive, Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History Revised and Expanded Edition is the book that die-hard fans have been waiting for. Removable items include: Hill Valley High School Tardy Slip Back to the Future The Ride security pass Save the Clocktower leaflet Sepia photograph of Marty and Doc from Part III Marty’s note to Doc from the first film with the envelope George McFly’s book Jaws 19 movie poster George and Lorraine’s prom photo Doc’s flux capacitor sketch from the first film Doc’s note to Marty from 1885 Biff one dollar bill from Part II Blast from the Past receipt from Part II Lenticular version of the iconic McFly family photo from the first film (c) 2020 Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Great Scott! Go Back to the Future with Doc Brown and Marty McFly and celebrate the film’s 35th anniversary with this visually stunning look at the creation of one of the most beloved movie trilogies of all time. With a foreword by Michael J. Fox and preface by Christopher Lloyd. Few films have made an impact on popular culture like the Back to the Future trilogy. This revised and expanded edition with officially licensed content goes behind the scenes to tell the complete story of the making of these hugely popular movies and how the adventures of Marty McFly and Doc Brown became an international phenomenon. Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History Revised and Expanded Edition is a stunning journey into the creation of this beloved time-traveling saga and features hundreds of never-before-seen images from all three movies, along with rare concept art, storyboards, and other visual treasures. The revised and expanded 35th anniversary edition includes incredible new features such as: 16 additional pages of new behind-the-scenes content USA Today front page insert from the original movie The book also features exclusive interviews with key cast and crew members—including Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, and more—and tells the complete story of the production of the movies, from the initial concept to the staging of iconic scenes such as the “Enchantment Under the Sea” dance and the hoverboard sequence. The book also delves into the wider Back to the Future universe, exploring the animated television show and Back to the Future: The Ride. Written by Michael Klastorin—the production publicist on the second and third movies—with Back to the Future expert Randal Atamaniuk, this book delivers a range of surprises from the Universal Pictures archives and also includes a wealth of special removable items. Comprehensive, compelling, and definitive, Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History Revised and Expanded Edition is the book that die-hard fans have been waiting for. Removable items include: Hill Valley High School Tardy Slip Back to the Future The Ride security pass Save the Clocktower leaflet Sepia photograph of Marty and Doc from Part III Marty’s note to Doc from the first film with the envelope George McFly’s book Jaws 19 movie poster George and Lorraine’s prom photo Doc’s flux capacitor sketch from the first film Doc’s note to Marty from 1885 Biff one dollar bill from Part II Blast from the Past receipt from Part II Lenticular version of the iconic McFly family photo from the first film (c) 2020 Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

DISCOVER THE SIX SECRETS TO HEALTH AND HAPPINESS AT ANY AGE FROM THE 102-YEAR-OLD WOMAN WHO KNOWS BETTER THAN ANYONE 'Astonishing . Truly one of the most inspirational women you'll ever meet' ELIZABETH DAY, How To Fail podcast 'You will love the stories, you will learn how to honour your health and your body , and in the end, you'll love life that much more' Dr Edith Eger, New York Times bestselling Author of The Choice and The Gift ---- Others talk about longevity. Dr Gladys is living it . . . Dr. Gladys McGarey - the mother of holistic medicine and a practicing doctor aged 102 - reveals the secrets of how to live to a great age filled with vitality, purpose and joy. In The Well-Lived Life, Dr Gladys shares the lessons she has learned in her hundred plus years of life, as well as the six secrets of true health and happiness. This counterintuitive approach is nothing to do with conserving energy - rather it's all about spending it, wildly. Sharing life-changing stories of miraculous healing from patients of all ages, Dr. Gladys will not only fundamentally change the way you think about a well-lived life - but also show you how to embrace it. ---- 'I want everyone to pick up this book and read it' Deepak Chopra 'Incredibly insightful . Very special. Full of wisdom . I can't think of a single person that this book won't help' Dr Rangan Chatterjee 'If you want to know the secret to living a truly good life then I don't imagine there's anyone you'd be better off hearing from' Jane Garvey, Times Radio 'Amazing . This book is moving as well as being filled with practical wisdom . Beautifully written' Nadiya Hussain 'Dr. Gladys' extraordinary book will offer millions of readers the simple yet revolutionary secrets to discover true health and happiness at any age' Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever and The Pegan Diet 'Gladys McGarey inhabits the real world where body, brain, and spirit are inseparable, and her century of wisdom is infused with science, medicine and soul' Dr. Robert Waldinger, Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and New York Times bestselling author of The Good Life 'Dr. Gladys is as illuminating as she is engaging . Her combination of medical knowledge and lived experience will be an empowering guide for legions' Sara Gottfried MD, New York Times bestselling author of Women, Food, and Hormones

DISCOVER THE SIX SECRETS TO HEALTH AND HAPPINESS AT ANY AGE FROM THE 102-YEAR-OLD WOMAN WHO KNOWS BETTER THAN ANYONE 'Astonishing . Truly one of the most inspirational women you'll ever meet' ELIZABETH DAY, How To Fail podcast 'You will love the stories, you will learn how to honour your health and your body , and in the end, you'll love life that much more' Dr Edith Eger, New York Times bestselling Author of The Choice and The Gift ---- Others talk about longevity. Dr Gladys is living it . . . Dr. Gladys McGarey - the mother of holistic medicine and a practicing doctor aged 102 - reveals the secrets of how to live to a great age filled with vitality, purpose and joy. In The Well-Lived Life, Dr Gladys shares the lessons she has learned in her hundred plus years of life, as well as the six secrets of true health and happiness. This counterintuitive approach is nothing to do with conserving energy - rather it's all about spending it, wildly. Sharing life-changing stories of miraculous healing from patients of all ages, Dr. Gladys will not only fundamentally change the way you think about a well-lived life - but also show you how to embrace it. ---- 'I want everyone to pick up this book and read it' Deepak Chopra 'Incredibly insightful . Very special. Full of wisdom . I can't think of a single person that this book won't help' Dr Rangan Chatterjee 'If you want to know the secret to living a truly good life then I don't imagine there's anyone you'd be better off hearing from' Jane Garvey, Times Radio 'Amazing . This book is moving as well as being filled with practical wisdom . Beautifully written' Nadiya Hussain 'Dr. Gladys' extraordinary book will offer millions of readers the simple yet revolutionary secrets to discover true health and happiness at any age' Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever and The Pegan Diet 'Gladys McGarey inhabits the real world where body, brain, and spirit are inseparable, and her century of wisdom is infused with science, medicine and soul' Dr. Robert Waldinger, Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and New York Times bestselling author of The Good Life 'Dr. Gladys is as illuminating as she is engaging . Her combination of medical knowledge and lived experience will be an empowering guide for legions' Sara Gottfried MD, New York Times bestselling author of Women, Food, and Hormones

**PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - 140+ WEEKS IN CHART** **800,000 COPIES SOLD** **Now includes a free guided meditation, exclusive to readers to support confidence-building** 'A fabulous handbook for building self-confidence, both at home and at work.' Sara Davies, TV presenter and entrepreneur 'These irresistible nuggets of wisdom are inspiring and reassuring in their simplicity.' Viv Groskop, author of How to Own the Room Discover the bestselling personal development guide designed to help you feel confident, exude calm, establish boundaries, and live an easier, more self-determined life. Often, just one line can turn a difficult situation around or stop trouble in its tracks: I decide who pushes my buttons. I'll forgive myself right now. I'm sorry if I gave you the impression you could talk to me like that. I understand you completely, and I would like something else. This isn't against you, it's for me. Drawing on more than two decades' experience as a leadership and life coach, Karin Kuschik demonstrates how a well-chosen sentence can provide much-needed clarity, offering up an effective solution even in the heat of the moment. Combining entertaining storytelling with practical tips and examples, Karin shows how purposeful words can have a freeing effect, how they make us strong, calm and confident, ready to win respect, meet challenges and take control. Whether you're searching for the right words to resolve a situation at work or at home, this toolkit of small but mighty sentences will empower you to stay calm, gain respect and take control of whatever life throws at you. 'This book delivers smart, concise mantras to navigate life's toughest moments. Each one is simple, powerful, and ready to apply to your daily challenges. Unlock the tools to stay calm, focused, and consistent with your goals. Life could be so easy.' Rolf Dobelli, author of The Art of Thinking Clearly ' Normally I'm allergic to self-help books but there's something very bracing in Kuschik's insistence on authenticity - avoiding white lies that only stress us out and fog our minds.' The Times 'This book is absolutely fascinating! Karin tells some amazing stories to help us get to the point and to actually use these sentences. That's what I love about it' BBC Radio Wales ----- READERS LOVE 50 SENTENCES THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER "Consciously deciding how I deal with my thoughts and emotions has fundamentally changed-and eased-my life." - Alexandra "'I think this issue is yours' helped me again yesterday. I would've been offended in the past. Now I just say it and I was able to leave the situation gracefully." - Jasmin "I work as a nurse in a hospital and recently had an unpleasant moment with a patient. The sentence 'I decide who pushes my buttons¿ popped into my head. I just said it out loud. Everyone looked stunned-and then we all laughed. It felt really good." - Angie "I used to be unable to express my needs without feeling guilty. Now I often say: 'This isn't against you. It's for me.' That takes the sting out of many situations and helps me stay centered." - Dani "I'm getting better and better at setting clear and confident boundaries." - Caro "Recently I went to a family gathering with my boyfriend. When my homophobic uncle started up again, I said: 'I'm sorry if I gave you the impression you could talk to me like that.' For the first time ever, he went silent. All evening long. What a relief!" - Robert "Last week I got an email calling me a horrible person. I replied with a heartfelt 'Speedy recovery¿-and received multiple apologies in return. That just shows how powerful Karin's sentences are and how important a shift in attitude can be. I'm a huge fan!" - Sylke

**PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - 140+ WEEKS IN CHART** **800,000 COPIES SOLD** **Now includes a free guided meditation, exclusive to readers to support confidence-building** 'A fabulous handbook for building self-confidence, both at home and at work.' Sara Davies, TV presenter and entrepreneur 'These irresistible nuggets of wisdom are inspiring and reassuring in their simplicity.' Viv Groskop, author of How to Own the Room Discover the bestselling personal development guide designed to help you feel confident, exude calm, establish boundaries, and live an easier, more self-determined life. Often, just one line can turn a difficult situation around or stop trouble in its tracks: I decide who pushes my buttons. I'll forgive myself right now. I'm sorry if I gave you the impression you could talk to me like that. I understand you completely, and I would like something else. This isn't against you, it's for me. Drawing on more than two decades' experience as a leadership and life coach, Karin Kuschik demonstrates how a well-chosen sentence can provide much-needed clarity, offering up an effective solution even in the heat of the moment. Combining entertaining storytelling with practical tips and examples, Karin shows how purposeful words can have a freeing effect, how they make us strong, calm and confident, ready to win respect, meet challenges and take control. Whether you're searching for the right words to resolve a situation at work or at home, this toolkit of small but mighty sentences will empower you to stay calm, gain respect and take control of whatever life throws at you. 'This book delivers smart, concise mantras to navigate life's toughest moments. Each one is simple, powerful, and ready to apply to your daily challenges. Unlock the tools to stay calm, focused, and consistent with your goals. Life could be so easy.' Rolf Dobelli, author of The Art of Thinking Clearly ' Normally I'm allergic to self-help books but there's something very bracing in Kuschik's insistence on authenticity - avoiding white lies that only stress us out and fog our minds.' The Times 'This book is absolutely fascinating! Karin tells some amazing stories to help us get to the point and to actually use these sentences. That's what I love about it' BBC Radio Wales ----- READERS LOVE 50 SENTENCES THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER "Consciously deciding how I deal with my thoughts and emotions has fundamentally changed-and eased-my life." - Alexandra "'I think this issue is yours' helped me again yesterday. I would've been offended in the past. Now I just say it and I was able to leave the situation gracefully." - Jasmin "I work as a nurse in a hospital and recently had an unpleasant moment with a patient. The sentence 'I decide who pushes my buttons¿ popped into my head. I just said it out loud. Everyone looked stunned-and then we all laughed. It felt really good." - Angie "I used to be unable to express my needs without feeling guilty. Now I often say: 'This isn't against you. It's for me.' That takes the sting out of many situations and helps me stay centered." - Dani "I'm getting better and better at setting clear and confident boundaries." - Caro "Recently I went to a family gathering with my boyfriend. When my homophobic uncle started up again, I said: 'I'm sorry if I gave you the impression you could talk to me like that.' For the first time ever, he went silent. All evening long. What a relief!" - Robert "Last week I got an email calling me a horrible person. I replied with a heartfelt 'Speedy recovery¿-and received multiple apologies in return. That just shows how powerful Karin's sentences are and how important a shift in attitude can be. I'm a huge fan!" - Sylke

These are rare, delightful, well-written short stories that, despite their short length, are really good and don't lack anything." The Passion Down Under Sassy Short Stories 7 Book contains stand-alone fun and frisky later-in-life, small-town romance romance books by award-winning author Mollie Mathews. The books in this series include: Twist of Fate (Jonathon and Danni) What if a twist of fate could change your life? Still reeling following his unexpected divorce, billionaire Tech guru Jonathan James has returned home feeling disillusioned and low in spirits. When a baggage mix-up leaves him with nothing but a suitcase full of stilettos, lush lashes, and Dolly Parton-like wigs, he goes in search of the owner. He quickly discovers that all is not as it seems as his life takes off in a hilarious and unexpected direction. Love Me Forever (Joey and Tomasso) Sometimes the end is just the beginning... Viticulturist Joey Harper's organic vineyard is under siege from neighboring landowners with chemical sprays who want to turn a fast profit and someone purchasing large tracts of land under incredible secrecy. Venetian winemaking tycoon Tomasso Rivetti has it all: a loving family, good looks, and a considerable fortune. When he ventures Down Under to New Zealand, underneath his apparently perfect world, cracks begin to appear...and no one is more surprised than Tomasso when the billionaire lifestyle he takes for granted is turned upside down by a chance encounter. Forever and Always (Lily and Leonardo) Will Lily and Leonardo end up giving their hearts to the wrong person? Still reeling following her malicious sacking, family therapist Lily Rose is feeling rejected and low in spirits. Even worse, she's broke. Two weeks before Christmas, the last thing she needs is more money woes. Which is exactly what happens when she collides with billionaire water magnate Leonardo Ermenegildo Bressolini's mint-condition Lamborghini. Love Me As I Am (Kiri and Benotti) The deepest hurts can herald the deepest love Kiri Love had no need for friendships. She had no time for distraction. But when her mother is murdered, she sacrifices her ambitions and travels back to the tiny Far North town that had created so much pain. With three sisters under nine to feed, she'll do whatever it takes to provide them with the security they need—even if it means groveling to Benotti Zegna, reclusive billionaire jeweler-to-the-stars. The Lightkeeper's Lover (Lucy and Andrew) When their world crashes, will their love meet the test? A woman who flees from love and a man who can't keep it. Finding a Husband (Julie and Oliver) Sometimes, love finds you... Amateur matchmaker Cassie Roberts has only one wish—to help her best friend find a husband. What she doesn't realize is that sometimes love doesn't come easily, and destiny is impossible to predict. When her efforts don't bear fruit, she considers abandoning her fledgling career. Until she makes one last attempt. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: MOLLIE MATHEWS is an award-winning New Zealand author who writes fun, sophisticated, passion-filled contemporary romance. She is known for her "sensual, beautiful, empowered stories enveloped in true romance" (5-star review). Her books have resonated with a global audience. She has been featured in magazines, television, and radio. A former child and family therapist, Mollie passionately believes in the power of romance to transform people's lives. She loves Mother Theresa's words, "We are all pens in the hands of a writing God sending love letters to the world.