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Bette Midler puts her own spin on classic songs from Peggy Lee. Also appearing on the album is Barry Manilow, who performs a duet with Midler.

""An essential book for our times. How well we listen determines how we love, learn, and connect with one another, and in this moment when we need to hear and be heard more than ever, this thought-provoking and engaging book shows us how." -Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone At work, we're taught to lead the conversation. On social media, we shape our personal narratives. At parties, we talk over one...

"In fierce prose and poetic fragments, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's 'Noopiming' braids together humor, piercing detail, and a deep, abiding commitment to Anishinaabe life to tell stories of resistance, love, and joy. Mashkawaji (they/them) lies frozen in the ice, remembering the sharpness of unmuted feeling from long ago, finding freedom and solace in isolated suspension. They introduce the seven characters: Akiwenzii, the old man who represents...

Lacey Walker talks constantly, but when she loses her voice one day she learns that being quiet and listening can be good too.

"A 6-week Artist's Way Program from legendary author Julia Cameron. The newest book from beloved author Julia Cameron, The Listening Path is a transformational journey to deeper, more profound listening and creativity. Over six weeks, readers will be given the tools to become better listeners-to their environment, the people around them, and themselves. The reward for learning to truly listen is immense. As we learn to listen, our attention is heightened...

Introduces and explains what listening means, why it's important, and how to listen well.

"El célebre periodista y presentador de Cala, de CNN en Español, nos enseña a escuchar para evolucionar y mejorar nuestras vidas. Tras conversar con presidentes, intelectuales y celebridades de todos los campos, Cala nos confía la clave de su éxito como entrevistador: saber escuchar a los demás, para que compartan con nosotros cómo son y cómo piensan. Esta es también la clave para nuestro éxito en los negocios, el amor y las relaciones con...

The secret to strengthening your relationships is simple: all you have to do is listen. With warmth and humor, personal coach Becky Harling shares practical listening tools that will help you be fully present, ask good questions, and become a person others are drawn to. When you learn to listen well, you'll be amazed at how your relationships flourish.

Escucha la voz de Dios por encima de todas las demás. Vivimos en un mundo lleno de habladurías. Las mentiras de condenación, temor, inseguridad y desaliento nos bombardean cada día. Estas mentiras nos impiden escuchar la voz de Dios y comprender el propósito que Él tiene para nuestra vida. Entonces, ¿qué podemos hacer al respecto? ¿Cómo podemos callar al enemigo y discernir la voz de Dios por encima de todas las demás? En este libro, aprenderemos...

Ssh! Listen. What's that noise? What can we hear when we're really, really quiet? The text and sensory clues to be found in this enchanting, inclusive picture book help toddlers to experience their home through it's many noises. --